NHS volunteers

[DoubleAction]

I only caught the tail end of the briefing so I'm not sure if there were details of how to apply or the kind of work required, but:

If you had a fit young person in your household, currently not working because of the crisis, would you want them to do it or prefer to keep your household as safe as possible by not letting anyone be out?

We have no additional risk and DS could do with a sense of purpose and something to put on his CV! The rest of us are working from home.

I'm usually very much in favour of doing your bit....

Yes I’d send him and would like to do something myself, although no physical work. My kids are too young. I hope the government have decent ppe for them.

Depends what it is. Delivering food parcels to the doorsteps of NHS workers wouldn't involve contact (other than picking them up initially).

I am also wondering this but I am asthmatic so really don’t want further exposure . If it was relatively low contact though ?

I would send him. It will be delivering food parcels and medications to doorsteps. Minimal risk and invaluable service - something to look back on when he’s older.

I would like to do it. I'm WFH as a teacher so would need to fit around tha and childcare.

How do you apply?

www.goodsamapp.org/NHS

There are some telephone check in roles so you could still do your bit if you can't leave the house.

I think I might volunteer next week when my 14 days is up.

Shame they don't want extra people to help with ward stuff, like serving lunches and things like blood pressure checks. Obviously that would require some training which I doubt anyone has time for but I would imagine would be helpful?

My kids are staying with their dad. I currently have symptoms but thinking of volunteering when I'm safe to.

Well, I "mentioned" it to him and he signed up straight away! He never does anything straightaway

I'm interested to know more.

I'd like to help in some way, but wondering how I can when I work fulltime M-F ? I guess it'll be good to see the details.

I’ve looked at the website and it says you can switch the app to “on duty” when you are available, but there are no actual details of what you’re signing up for. I’d like to help, but would like more information really.

From the link above Owls

Here are the ways you can support:

Community Response volunteer: This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating, and delivering these supplies to their home.

Patient Transport volunteer: This role supports the NHS by providing transport to patients who are medically fit for discharge, and ensuring that they are settled safely back in to their home.

NHS Transport volunteer: This role involves transporting equipment, supplies and/or medication between NHS services and sites, it may also involve assisting pharmacies with medication delivery.

Check-in and Chat volunteer: This role provides short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence of self-isolation.

www.goodsamapp.org/NHS

Here are the ways you can support:

Community Response volunteer: This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating, and delivering these supplies to their home.

Patient Transport volunteer: This role supports the NHS by providing transport to patients who are medically fit for discharge, and ensuring that they are settled safely back in to their home.

NHS Transport volunteer: This role involves transporting equipment, supplies and/or medication between NHS services and sites, it may also involve assisting pharmacies with medication delivery.

Check-in and Chat volunteer: This role provides short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence of self-isolation.

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My employer holds my DBS certificate I’m enhanced with barred but you have to upload an image

HR sent me my details but can’t send an image

Any ideas what I can do?

I've signed up. There are fact sheets once you've uploaded your id which give more details on the roles

You don't needs a dbs for all the roles.

As an aside, your employer shouldn't keep the original, in fact they shouldn't even keep a copy on file. The certificate belongs to you and contains your personal data which they can use for one purpose only, so they don't need to keep it and have no right to do so.

Ok yes I’ve just seen you can use passport

My brain is fried. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Thank you @DoubleAction :)

Is there a lower age limit?

Ok I’ve signed up as has my DH. Really want to help while I’m off work, would feel terrible just sitting around with while people need food or whatever.

@RandomMess they have to be over 18.

Arggghhh