NHS and Care Volunteer Responders

NHS and Care Volunteer Responders (NHSCVR) is a large-scale, NHS-approved volunteering programme supporting the NHS and healthcare teams across England. 

Healthcare teams have access to more than 40,000 volunteers who offer a variety of services, including:​

• Telephone calls to people in need of a friendly voice and a listening ear​
• Help with essential shopping and prescription delivery​
• Delivery of medication and equipment between NHS sites and to and from patients' homes​
• Supporting people to enjoy social activities and hobbies both at home and in the community​
• Stewarding support at vaccination sites and Ambulance Support, providing refreshments for crews handing over patients at A&E bays

To find out more about NHS and Care Volunteer Responders please visit nhscarevolunteerresponders.org

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