This episode discusses the impactful role of volunteers at East Anglian Children's Hospice, highlighting the experiences of volunteer Julia, and a family she has supported with her gardening skills. It emphasises the training and support that volunteers received, and that you don't need to be Monty Don to make a real difference to families. Find out more about EACH www.each.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/Visit the Volunteering Discovery page https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/Get in touch:  [email protected] Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

Attending the Emergency Department can be a stressful and uncomfortable time for anyone. For someone experiencing mental health challenges and it can be particularly difficult. In response to this challenge, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has introduced volunteers to their Emergency department. In this episode of Volunteering Discovery, we meet the team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital responsible for this exciting project. They’ll tell us how they got the scheme off the ground and the difference they feel it makes whilst volunteer Sarah explains what it is like ‘on the ground.’ Hear how activities such as scrabble can make a difference, and why this role is perfect for students wanting to gain first hand experience in a clinical environment.To find out more about volunteering at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital - https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/getting-involved/volunteer-with-us/become-a-volunteer/Visit the Volunteering Discovery https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/Hosted by Sarah Briggs. Interviews by Jules Alderson and Sarah Briggs.Original theme music composed and performed by Philip Aldred. Produced by Jules Alderson. Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

Our first episode explores health and social care volunteering in Norfolk and Waveney, highlighting the Get Involved platform by Voluntary Norfolk for connecting volunteers with roles, and the significant contributions volunteers make at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. We meet Hospital Radio Norwich volunteer Irenee, who tells us all about her volunteering and the difference it makes for patients. Find the Get Involved platform here https://www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/To find out more about volunteering at the Norfolk andNorwich University Hospital - https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/getting-involved/volunteer-with-us/become-a-volunteer/Learn more about Hospital Radio Norwich https://www.hospitalradionorwich.co.uk/Visit the Volunteering Discovery page https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/Get in touch:  [email protected] Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

Welcome to 'Volunteering Discovery,' a podcast that aims to showcase various health and care volunteering opportunities beyond traditional roles. The series discusses the diverse activities volunteers engage in to support people's health and care in hospitals, communities, and homes. Volunteers and staff share their experiences, motivations, and the impact of their contributions.Launching 9th July 2024. Follow now so that you never miss an episode. Visit the Volunteering Discovery page https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.