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Using volunteers to support end-of-life care
- Authors:
- BIRD Sharon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(14), 2016, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article reports on an innovative model of care using trained volunteers to provide support and comfort for patients who were dying, their families and friends. The programme was introduced at a Liverpool Trust in 2012. Volunteers completed a training programme and also received support with regular supervision as well as psychological and peer support. The service found that volunteers can make a substantial contribution to meet the needs of people people who are dying and their families. (Edited publisher abstract)