NHS Volunteering..

[marshmella]

I have 5 days holiday starting tomorrow, wondering if they can recruit me in that short time period?

Going anywhere nice?

 

[dodgy]

Going anywhere nice?

Which is what made me hit the join us button about 5 minutes ago

 

[tom73]

Some roles will need DBS it's all down to the risk each role brings.

 

[dodgy]

Would volunteers need a DBS search done to show that they're 'safe' to be alongside potentially vulnerable folk?

I had to supply my passport information from which the process starts for DBS.

 

[tom73]

I had thought the same but like you mini ck 1 has chronic kidney disease and mrs ck is a cancer survivor so i cant put myself in situations of exposure that can be avoided

You can do phone befriender role thats low risk mostly home based.

 

[dodgy]

I can do all roles for the next 5 days, but after that only phone support. This is our moment folks.

 

[Bazzer]

Would volunteers need a DBS search done to show that they're 'safe' to be alongside potentially vulnerable folk?

Other than the telephone support I suspect all would require a DBS check and for those carrying patients to and from hospital, an enhanced check.

 

[dodgy]

Nobody needs to make excuses (reasons is a better word) why they can't help, it's complicated. But help if you can.

 

[tom73]

Off site (right at the bottom)
"Patient transport drivers will require an enhanced DBS check and will receive guidance to do this role safely, also included within the 'getting started pack'."

 

[dodgy]

I'm through the initial verification stage, they enrol you into an app (ios and android). Wondering if it effectively makes you some kind of gig economy worker, sounds cool.

 

[dodgy]

Buckle up, here we go!

 

[DaveReading]

Would volunteers need a DBS search done to show that they're 'safe' to be alongside potentially vulnerable folk?

Link in line #1 of post #1 answers that and other questions.

 

[steven1988]

I'm in, along side a full time job as an "essential worker" I have an enhanced DBS through coaching so i've said i'll do whatever they need

 

[dodgy]

I'm in, along side a full time job as an "essential worker" I have an enhanced DBS through coaching so i've said i'll do whatever they need

Nice one, we're colleagues now!

 

[Dave 123]

I delivered a couple of prescriptions to pensioners in the village this afternoon .
3.5 mile ride, 2 big hills.

I think I’ll get a call tomorrow too.

In the last year I’ve received a lot of help from people. It feels good to be able to pass it on.