NHS Care Volunteer Responders - now accepting referrals locally

News - 1 August 2023

NHS Care Volunteer Responders are pleased to announce that they are now open for Community Response referrals in Darlington and across the region.

The NHS Volunteer Responders programme was initially established at pace and scale at the start of the pandemic to support people vulnerable to COVID 19.

Since then, its volunteers have delivered over 2.2m tasks and the programme has expanded to support the roll out of the vaccination programme.

What can Community Response volunteers help with?

Community Response volunteers can support with tasks such as shopping for food and essential items, as well as picking up and delivering prescriptions.

Volunteers can help different people, like those who are waiting to be admitted or discharged from hospital, or vulnerable individuals who require assistance while their care giver takes a break.

How can I make a referral?

Simply log a referral request through the GoodSAM portal.

You can create a tailored support package by referring someone to multiple Volunteer Responder services all at once. For example, someone may benefit from a friendly phone call from the 'Check-in and Chat' service, along with prescription delivery through the Community Response service.

Make a referral

Help spread the word

Volunteer Responders are ready to provide vital support. We kindly ask you to make your colleagues aware of the help on offer. Please feel free to share the following link with them https://nhscarevolunteerresponders.org/referral               

For further information, you can also book a call with your Regional Relationship Manager:

North East - Kerry Evans - kerry.evans@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

North West – Jen Scott – jennifer.scott@royalvoluntaryservices.org.uk

East Midlands - Ellen Woodward - ellen.woodward@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

West Midlands – Jen Williams – jen.williams@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

East of England - Charlie Rossi - charlie.rossi@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

London - Sarah Smith - sarah.a.smith@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk                

South West - Angela Sims - angela.sims@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

South East - Charlie Rossi - charlie.rossi@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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