Forget-Me-Not at Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
Forget-Me-Not Volunteers visit hospital to sit and chat with patients living with dementia. They offer social interaction and engagement for patients, supporting staff, carers and families to make hospital stays more warm, friendly and positive.
Forget-Me-Not Volunteers provide social interaction and engagement for hospital patients living with dementia, supporting staff, carers and families to make hospital stays more warm, friendly and positive. It could be as simple as a kind conversation or shared activity like reading and colouring, Forget-Me-Nots provide companionship and support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of patients. They are also a support for families and carers, ensuring they know about all the help, resources and services that are available. Hospitals can be challenging environments for patients living with dementia, with unfamiliar surroundings causing heightened unease. Volunteers can provide social engagement and support staff with stimulating activities to greatly improve the experience of a hospital stay. Why should people consider volunteering for the service? Forget-Me-Not volunteering gives you the opportunity to make a transformative impact. Regular social interaction significantly improves the wellbeing of those living with dementia and you’ll be a key support to staff and families. You’ll meet amazing people with amazing stories and make a big impact in your community. You'll receive all the training and support you need to make a big impact in your community. Please note a DBS is required for this role.
Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Support Work,General & Helping
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Use your skills! Along with being friendly and kind, our volunteers use their passions and skills to engage with patients. This could be art and crafts, music, pampering or reading. You will need to be good at listening, have conversational skills and display patience, empathy and understanding.
Forget-Me-Not volunteering gives you the opportunity to make a transformative impact. Regular social interaction significantly improves the wellbeing of those living with dementia and you’ll be a key support to staff and families. You’ll meet amazing people with amazing stories and make a big impact in your community. You'll join our lovely team of passionate volunteers and reduce feelings of confusion and loneliness. You'll also receive specialist full training in understanding and supporting people living with dementia.
We hope that volunteers can visit the hospital for 2-3 hours, ideally weekly.
LU4 0DZ
This volunteering opportunity is available at both Bedfordshire Hospitals: Bedford Hospital MK42 9DJ Luton and Dunstable Hospital LU4 0DZ
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