An initiative to encourage more volunteers in healthcare and to foster closer links between local communities and hospitals has been officially launched by the Health Minister Edwina Hart today.
The NHS Wales Volunteering Network aims to bring together people interested in volunteering in hospitals and in the local community with staff to identify opportunities. It also provides people interested in a career in healthcare with a taster for working in a hospital environment and involves a partnership between the Welsh Assembly Government, NHS and Wales Council for Voluntary Action.
Edwina Hart said: “Volunteers have always played an extremely valuable role in supporting healthcare professionals. People who give up their time to talk to patients during visiting times, help with fundraising, support the provision of ‘home from hospital’ schemes or volunteer at the hospital radio station all find it extremely satisfying and rewarding. This has benefits for both patients and volunteers.
“It is important that there is a close relationship between the local hospital and the people it serves and this initiative aims to strengthen that bond. This is especially important as we reflect and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS which was born in Wales. This Network will help promote good practice across Wales, and help link volunteers with a range of opportunities."
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