NHS Volunteer Responders and adult social care

NHS Volunteer Responders offer help to people in need of support or who are avoiding public places during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is run by the NHS in England, supported by Royal Voluntary Service and operates across England. Its aims are to supplement existing voluntary support within communities, help people to stay well, and reduce avoidable demand on NHS services.

This Care Provider Alliance briefing (opens new window) summarises the programme and how staff, care provider organisations and people who use care services can access NHS Volunteer Responders.