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Make a difference - one smile at a time

For patients with learning disabilities, being in hospital can be confusing and stressful. As a Learning Disability Support volunteer, you'll play a key part in making their hospital stay more comfortable, fun and reassuring - through one-on-one activities, chats and support. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to brighten someone's day, offer a sense of calm and bring real human connection into a clinical setting. 

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What you'll be doing

You'll be matched with patients who may benefit from a friendly face and meaningful interaction. Your support might include:

• Playing games, doing crafts and colouring.
• Having a relaxed chat over a cup of tea.
• Helping patients feel pampered (painting nails, giving hand massages or brushing hair).
• Going for short walks around the hospital grounds or visiting the on-site shop (weather and permission permitting).
• Feeding back to the Learning Disability team on how the patient engaged.

Don't worry - full guidance and support will be provided.

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a real difference in someone's hospital experience.
• Gain valuable experience if you're considering a career in healthcare, psychology or social care.
• Join a welcoming, supportive team.
• Receive training, supervision and references (upon completion of 50+ hours).
• Boost your own wellbeing by giving back.

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Our Voluntary Workforce

The Newcastle Hospitals Trust values the involvement of local people as volunteers in activities that enhance the patient, visitor and carer experience, and also support staff in delivering high quality health care.

Your offer of voluntary help is very much appreciated, and you will receive a warm welcome no matter which area of volunteering you choose. 

Without our volunteers, we wouldn't be able to deliver the 'outstanding' care and service that we do today.