Hospice celebrates national award for outstanding work with volunteers

Source: Hospice UK

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Date of publication: February 2020

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: The John Taylor Hospice in Birmingham has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard in all areas of working with their volunteers. Investing in Volunteers is the leading UK standard for all organisations involving volunteers and is aimed at improving the quality of their experience and acknowledging the enormous contribution made by people who give their time voluntarily.

Length of publication: 1 page

Helpforce and Marie Curie announce an exciting partnership

Source: Marie Curie

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Date of publication: June 2019

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: Marie Curie are partnering with Helpforce which is a charity set up to help change volunteering in the NHS. The aim is to recruit more end of life volunteers to help support dying patients in both hospitals and in a community setting.

Length of publication: 1 page

Volunteer scheme is ensuring patients don’t die alone

Source: Hospice UK 

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Date of publication: March 2019

Publication type: Information Article

In a nutshell: This article provides information on a volunteer scheme called the Anne Robson Trust which was set up in 2017 by Liz Pryor in memory of her mother. The scheme was set up to ensure that patients who are terminally ill in hospitals are not on their own. This article explains the role of the Anne Robson Trust’s Butterfly volunteers who provide companionship to terminally ill patients spending their last days in hospital.

Length of publication: 1 page

 

Exploring the relationship between volunteering and hospice sustainability in the UK: a theoretical model

 

Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing 24(5):212-219.

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Date of publication: May 2018

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: A theoretical model was developed to illustrate the relationship between volunteering and hospice sustainability. It demonstrates the factors necessary for hospice sustainability and the reciprocal impact that these factors and volunteering have on each other. The model has a practical application as an assessment framework and strategic planning tool.

Length of publication: 8 Pages

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Understanding the role of the volunteer in specialist palliative care: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies

Source: BMC Palliative Care 2014 v.13(3)

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Date of publication: February 2014

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This research article is a systematic review of qualitative studies looking at the major contribution volunteers make to palliative patient care. The authors sought to uncover how the role of volunteers with direct contact with patients in specialist palliative care is understood by volunteers, patients, families and staff.

Length of publication: 22p.