Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Lymphoedema Patient Experience

In the last six months, our volunteers have contacted 156 patients for their feedback, and to support any issues. Of 156 patients, eight have asked for more support. During the call, our volunteers also provide a signposting and referral service to other organisations such as hearing apparatus for the home provided free by Hearing Essex which has transformed these patients’ ability to communicate.

This year we have encouraged more young people to experience life as part of Provide Community. As part of this outreach, we recruited speech and language students to come and gain some real experience volunteering in children’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) clinics. One volunteer was so captivated she decided to train as a therapist and applied for a place on the SLT training course to start next year.