FAQs for referring organisations

Glossary

Referring organisations: this means any organisation or professional who is able to refer people for support.

Introduction

This document provides guidance for healthcare professionals and other related organisations about Volunteer Responders.

Summary

Volunteer Responders is being delivered by NHS England in partnership with Royal Voluntary Service and enabled by the GoodSAM Responders app.

The volunteer initiative has mobilised volunteers who are available to provide support.

Referrals for volunteer support can be made by any healthcare professional, including:

  • Approved charity partner
  • Approved VCSE organisations
  • Community pharmacy
  • General Practice (GP)
  • Healthwatch
  • Hospital
  • Local Authority (multi-disciplinary teams)
  • Member of Parliament (MP)
  • NHS111/Ambulance Trust
  • Police or Fire Service
  • Resilience Forum Member
  • Social housing provider
  • Social prescribing/link worker scheme

How to refer

For our current volunteer activities you can make referrals by submitting details online via the Volunteer Responders referrer’s portal or you can call 0808 196 3382 to make a referral.

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Page last reviewed: 11 April 2024