'Shortcut' to 'making a difference through volunteering' no. 1: overview of the research
- Authors:
- EASTERBROOK Lorna, et al
- Publisher:
- CSV
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This ShortCut is the first in a series of five briefing papers that sets out issues for those involved in commissioning, providing and receiving volunteer services such as home care and intermediate care. It draws on research carried out in 2005-06 by the Older People’s Programme on services provided and supported by British Red Cross, CSV/RSVP and Help the Aged.
- Subject terms:
- home care, independence, social isolation, older people, quality of life, self-esteem, volunteers, commissioning;
- Content type:
- research
- Location(s):
- United Kingdom