Refreshed Strategy

Volunteers bring added value to patient healthcare in Scotland

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A mother attends a breast feeding clinic which is run by volunteers

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Volunteers have been working alongside health care professionals in NHS Scotland bringing untold benefits to patients and NHS staff alike. It's a huge success story we don't get to hear enough about. The Scottish Government recognises the immense value volunteers bring to the NHS in Scotland and has launched the Refreshed Strategy to ensure the benefits of volunteering continue to grow and thrive in the NHS.

Volunteer Development Scotland is working as a strategic partner of the Scottish Government to deliver the Refreshed Strategy for Volunteering in the NHS. What does this mean for volunteers, staff and patients?

What it means for NHS volunteers | What it means for NHS staff | What it means for patients

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Refreshed Strategy Background

In this section you can learn how the Strategy was developed and see the reports on the stakeholder consultations that were held.

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Refreshed Strategy Document

This section contains a copy of the Refreshed Strategy and associated Action Plans

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Refreshed Strategy Implementation

This section describes how the Refreshed Strategy is being implemented.

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