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
