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30,000 volunteers stand up to support the NHS and care systems this winter
More than 30,000 NHS and Care Volunteer Responders are standing by to boost capacity in health and care this winter and support some of the country’s most vulnerable people.
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Government to use successful NHS programme to recruit care volunteers
NHS Volunteer Responders Programme to be expanded into social care
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Royal Voluntary Service celebrates 80 years of helping others
Royal Voluntary Service celebrates it's 80th year by pledging to increase voluntary support in the NHS and in communities
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Coronation Calls initiative launched for The Big Help Out
Budding volunteers are being invited to make ‘Coronation Calls’ to people who would benefit from a friendly chat over the bank holiday and beyond.
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Millions of people consider gifting their time to support our NHS
Royal Voluntary Service and HelpForce strike up new strategic partnership to maximise the power of voluntary service across the NHS
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Bring volunteers into care homes to improve quality of life says report
Care home staff keen for volunteer support and cite benefits including improved job satisfaction and reduced levels of work stress
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Coronation Champions Awards launched by Royal Voluntary Service and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
The national charity announces exciting opportunity for nation’s volunteers ahead of Coronation
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NHS army of volunteers to start protecting vulnerable from coronavirus in England
Hundreds of thousands of NHS Volunteer Responders will be able to report for duty today and start helping the NHS in its fight against coronavirus
https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/news/articles/nhs-army-of-volunteers-to-start-protecting-vulnerable-from-coronavirus-in-england/ -
Coronation awards joy for UK’s most exceptional volunteers
Their Majesties crown 500 outstanding volunteers Coronation Champions
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Productivity boost from volunteering ‘adds £4.6 billion to UK economy each year’
Volunteering could also support jobseekers back into work, says new report
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The Big Help Out returns on 7 to 9 June 2024
More than seven million took part in last year’s Big Help Out - getting together to volunteer, and make a difference in their local area – and organisers are have launched the 2024 edition with support from His Majesty the King.
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Mood-boosting menu created to help banish winter blues
Rosemary Shrager reveals her Happy Plate recipes using scientifically proven mood-boosting ingredients
https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/news/articles/mood-boosting-menu-created-to-help-banish-winter-blues/