Hospital Discharge Volunteer

Become a Hospital Discharge Support Volunteer and make a Difference in Your Community!

Are you looking for a fulfilling way to give back to your community? Join us as a Hospital Discharge Support Volunteer and help individuals transition from hospital to home, ensuring they receive the support they need during this crucial time.

As a Hospital Discharge Support Volunteer, you will be integral in providing reassurance and low-level support to residents of the Isle of Wight who have recently been discharged. 

Why we need you?

• Help those who aren't eligible for a social care package. Many patients deemed medically fit for discharge can face extended hospital stays due to concerns about their ability to access support at home, especially if they live alone. While these patients may not require a full social care assessment, they would benefit from additional support to facilitate their return home. Often they remain in hospital due to this - you can help them get home with a safety net in place.
• Reduce the chance of readmission.Your involvement can significantly enhance the recovery and well-being of individuals, ultimately helping to prevent readmission or further crisis.
• Help with the hospital's bed shortage crisis. By providing support and a safety net for these individuals as they transition home, you will directly impact the availability of beds in hospital wards. Facilitating quicker hospital discharges helps free up valuable resources for others in need. With the NHS frequently issuing crisis alerts due to bed shortages on the Island, your contribution becomes even more vital.

By volunteering, you can help us become more responsive and supportive to people in their time of need.

What You’ll Need

• Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week is preferable and based on client needs, however please get in touch to discuss further as there is flexibility in all our volunteering roles. Our volunteers can express preferences regarding tasks, timing, and approaches and we will work with you to make your volunteer experience 
• Notice of Changes: You have the right to refuse any request, but once hours are agreed upon, attendance is expected unless exceptional circumstances. Things change - you may decide to increase or reduce your support - all we ask is you give us reasonable notice of this, as clients will rely on scheduled support so we need time to fill this.

What next?

Get in touch to find out more.

Email: volunteering@ageukiw.org.uk
Call: 01983 525282

Or simply fill out our online form and someone will be in touch, click here.