P-274 Effective volunteer support on an inpatient unit (IPU)

Abstract

Home team; one has been recruited to a paid role.Quotes from Care Volunteers: 'I am so proud of myself ….taking on this learning at my age''I always dreamed I would be a nurse, now I feel my dream has pretty much come true'Quote from Staff 'Invaluable'…. 'The support these learners are providing staff and families has already made a massive impact to our services' Conclusion Comprehensive training can empower volunteers to provide a key role in supporting hands on patient care. Growing our own staff has now become a reality.