volunteering in care homes project, learn and share event july 2015
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VOLUNTEERING IN CARE HOMES PROJECTJULY 2015
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UPDATE ON PROGRESSYEAR 3
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Recruiting volunteers to support residents to
maintain their activities and interests
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• To evaluate the impact of volunteer support roles on older residents' quality of life.
• To evaluate the impact of volunteering on the links between care homes and their local communities.
PROJECT AIMS
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“Older people in care homes are encouraged to identify, construct, rehearse and carry out daily routines and activities that help to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing. (Mental wellbeing & older people overview,
NICE, March 2015)
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APPROACHCONNECTING CARE HOMES & VOLUNTEER CENTRES
NHS Blackburn
with Darwen
CCG
NHS Oldham
CCG
NHS Shropshire
CCG
NHS South Derbyshire
CCG
NHS Central London
CCG
South Derbyshire
CVS
OversealShardlowOakland
One Westminster
St GeorgesCarlton Dene
Westmead
Shropshire RCC
Uplands Crowmoor
Lady ForesterBowbrook
OldhamVolunteer Centre
Park HouseStoneswood
Longwood Lodge
Blackburn with
Darwen CVS
Old GatesMoorviewTownfield
& Coach House
• Recruited 178 volunteers
• Engaged 403 residents
• Held 6 Learn and Share events
• Engaged 234 stakeholders
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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“It has a massive impact on them..it’s having the time to have the 1:1 chats ..because we don’t always have the time…they don’t
always get family visiting & with the volunteers they look forward to them coming in” [Senior Carer]
• Outline findings of the interim evaluation report and next steps
• Consult on the good practice toolkit
• Share case studies of successful volunteer management
• Present the volunteer induction training
• Identify the tops tips in volunteer induction, training & on-going management
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PURPOSE OF TODAY
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THANK YOU
Tracy WhittleVolunteering in Care Homes Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 7520 3155
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