Royal Voluntary Service

NCVO VOLUNTEERING

FORUM

DAVID MCCULLOUGH,

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ROYAL VOLUNTARY

SERVICE

10 March 2015

Our purpose…

Royal Voluntary Service inspires volunteers to solve the greatest social challenge of their time

“We are only activated by one desire – what we can do for the community and how we can help the nation strengthen itself.“

Lady Reading founder of Royal Voluntary Service

But it’s just

starting….

WE’RE ALL TALKING ABOUT POPULATION CHANGE….

GREATEST SOCIAL CHALLENGE OF OUR TIME

Two- thirds of people admitted to hospital are over 65

Readmissions within 30 days costs the NHS £2.2 billion per year

In 10 years re-admissions have risen 88% for those 75+

AVOIDING UNHAPPY RETURNS

THE IMPACT – WHAT OUR SERVICE USERS TOLD US

They have gained confidence

The service has made a positive

difference to their lives

Independence to them is very important

They look forward to their visits

ACHIEVEMENTS IN YEAR ONE

603 REFERRALS

7.5% READMITTED –HALF NATIONAL

RATES

5,600INTERACTIONS

WITH OLDER PEOPLE

1,200 OUTCOMES FOR

INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVED

SO….WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

• A bit more volunteering?

• Some more of the same?

• A few additional Home From Hospital schemes?

• Irritation that we’re never properly included?

Or

• Concerted action by the sector?

• Collaboration and co-operation?

• Consolidation?

• [insert your answer here…..]

FUTURE OF CARE?

OR…..

Thank You