Nearly a quarter of UK adults are prepared to give up their time to support the NHS, research reveals
A survey of 2,001 people, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Royal Voluntary Service and released in May, found that 22 per cent would consider volunteering to support the NHS. The NHS turns 70 on Thursday this week (5 July).
Estimates suggest that 4 per cent of people already volunteer in some capacity for the service, which turns 70 on 5 July. The Royal Voluntary Service, a national charity that supports volunteering locally, is preparing to launch a new partnership with HelpForce, a community-interest company that connects volunteers with the NHS.
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“Volunteering is good for all of us – patients, staff, communities, as well as the volunteers themselves,” said Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, founder of HelpForce.
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