NHS volunteers
NHS volunteers
No work for a while so instead of just sitting on my backside I've volunteered to help out where I can. Sign up below if you can.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/your ... teer-army/
https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/your ... teer-army/
https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS
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Re: NHS volunteers
Nice one, and well done for doing so.karatekid wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:56 pmNo work for a while so instead of just sitting on my backside I've volunteered to help out where I can. Sign up below if you can.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/your ... teer-army/
https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS
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I've also volunteered this evening.
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Anybody who volunteers to help is doing something amazing well done.
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Well done, you wonderful people. I just wish I was in a position to do something positive.
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Thanks everyone who is volunteering - it’s appreciated
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A well done from me also to everyone that's signed up. I would love to be involved but fear I'm in the wrong age category.
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I actually really hope I’m selected. In a very good position to help and have been telling myself for years I need to get myself signed up to helping in some way weather that be by charity or what not
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I have COPD & CKD so not allowed out but admire you all and will be with you in spirit.
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I'm not sure yet but having filled in the application form it appears that one of the possibilities is being on the end of the phone to talk to someone, possibly an isolated elderly person, maybe similar to Samaritans.
This might be a possibility for some of the people on here who think their health may preclude them from helping.
Please don't quote me, look at the whatsamapp.org/NHS and see what you think.
This might be a possibility for some of the people on here who think their health may preclude them from helping.
Please don't quote me, look at the whatsamapp.org/NHS and see what you think.
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Pimlico - yes that is one of the options on the website but when it came up filling out the form and choosing which roles you were prepared to do I can’t remember whether the call centre one was there ?
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Signed up tonight. From what I've seen on here, you've all got plenty to chat about. Get yourselves signed up. You never know, it might even brighten up someone's day ... UTC
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Once my work gets rid of me, I'll be up for that. Delivering stuff. Happy to help keep people alive. Just don't ask me to talk to them. Not fair to me. Or them, more importantly.
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Signed up as a volunteer in my local village last week. A local woman had popped a home printed flyer in my letter box which gave a number to contact if I needed any help with items- like the NHS list. I did not need help but contacted the woman and offered to help as well. She said she was overwhelmed as 41 other people responded offering to also help in the space of a couple of days. No doubt she will coordinate with the NHS list.
Brilliant to see communities pulling together and people are, by and large, very decent .
Brilliant to see communities pulling together and people are, by and large, very decent .
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Tried to volunteer via links and facebook, nothing doing. the email address is not functional. can anyone shed any light please.
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Well done to all volunteers.I hope people remember after coronvirus what a great job.the NHS and the volunteers did for the country
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Volunteered last night as well
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Do they send you an email back to confirm that they have received your form
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The Mrs is signing up to help the effort, whilst I continue to work in my role as what is considered to be a key worker
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Signed up.
Could I also remind anyone who is a blood donor, current or lapsed, or thinking about doing for that matter, they're desperate and have been all but lost in the white noise of the virus.
Could I also remind anyone who is a blood donor, current or lapsed, or thinking about doing for that matter, they're desperate and have been all but lost in the white noise of the virus.
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Tried signing up but nothing doing. I think the system as gone into melt down with the volume of people applying. I can't get an activation code
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Can you volunteer on a one day a week (plus weekends)
basis?
I'm currently working from home 4 days a week but would be happy to help out on my day off which is a Friday usually but sometimes Monday.
basis?
I'm currently working from home 4 days a week but would be happy to help out on my day off which is a Friday usually but sometimes Monday.
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You can make yourself available as and when. Its run via an app and when you are available, you mark yourself as 'on duty'. If you can only do one day a week or even an hour thats fine.Vintage Claret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:33 amCan you volunteer on a one day a week (plus weekends)
basis?
I'm currently working from home 4 days a week but would be happy to help out on my day off which is a Friday usually but sometimes Monday.
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Sorted.. Didn't see the bit where you put your driving licence number
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250000+ now signed up.
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Registered as a community/nhs support driver-just awaiting approval
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Details on GoodSam website:
Volunteers must be 18 or over, and fit and well with no symptoms. Those in higher-risk groups (including those over 70, those who are pregnant or with underlying medical conditions) will be able to offer support by telephone.
Your safety is our priority. The majority of tasks can be undertaken while social distancing and volunteers will receive guidance through our 'getting started pack'. If you do become ill you can pause your volunteering.
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'.
It seems even "higher-risk" groups can volunteer to help - providing support by telephone.
Volunteers must be 18 or over, and fit and well with no symptoms. Those in higher-risk groups (including those over 70, those who are pregnant or with underlying medical conditions) will be able to offer support by telephone.
Your safety is our priority. The majority of tasks can be undertaken while social distancing and volunteers will receive guidance through our 'getting started pack'. If you do become ill you can pause your volunteering.
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'.
It seems even "higher-risk" groups can volunteer to help - providing support by telephone.
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405,000 signed up. Phenomenal effort
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Hoping my advanced DBS gets me up the queue and I can actually do something to help.
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Excellent point I've been meaning to donate for a while,i'm not certain whether you have to make an appointment,or you can just visit,people are probably better checking with their local blood bank first,as obviously they will want to observe social distance protocols,but you are right blood is always in demand.Of course if you're suffering from a cold/flu you generally are encouraged to wait until those symptoms have cleared,and clearly given the CV they'll probably be strict on this.
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Sadly, I'd love to give blood but mine is deemed unsafe for donationtiger76 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:01 pmExcellent point I've been meaning to donate for a while,i'm not certain whether you have to make an appointment,or you can just visit,people are probably better checking with their local blood bank first,as obviously they will want to observe social distance protocols,but you are right blood is always in demand.Of course if you're suffering from a cold/flu you generally are encouraged to wait until those symptoms have cleared,and clearly given the CV they'll probably be strict on this.
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Think I’ll have a go. At 65 (but fit and healthy) I might be on the phones (bit like work really) but all helps. For temporary technical reasons I can’t actually work at home for about 3-4 weeks so sat here being paid for nothing so this might make me useful.
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Wow!
Some people go to any length to get an NHS Pass on a lanyard so they can get access to Beer and Loo rolls first in Tesco.
Only kidding,
Good on those who can and do. Bravo.
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Wonderful, wonderful people.
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Well done to all the volunteers. Nice to see when all around us I’m hearing about selfishness and stupidity.
The rest of us will crowd fund a twix for you all at the next game.
Stay safe x
The rest of us will crowd fund a twix for you all at the next game.
Stay safe x
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I think that all donation sessions are appointment only, my next one is 23rd April at fire station go to the nhs blood website to make anappointment, they will be a few months away though.tiger76 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:01 pmExcellent point I've been meaning to donate for a while,i'm not certain whether you have to make an appointment,or you can just visit,people are probably better checking with their local blood bank first,as obviously they will want to observe social distance protocols,but you are right blood is always in demand.Of course if you're suffering from a cold/flu you generally are encouraged to wait until those symptoms have cleared,and clearly given the CV they'll probably be strict on this.
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I’ve had an email this morning to say that due to the high number of volunteers, it is taking 2-7 days to confirm identities and that they aren’t scheduling any work before the 31st March.
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Lucky ( up to now ) , there are only 32 known cases in Shropshire . We've volunteered/organized to transport the nurses between hospitals in shrewsbury and Telford plus bring the dialysis patients to renal from all over the country .
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I volunteered tuesday too but at the moment i have just come down with a cold( i hope) so have to self isolate incase its more. but can do phone calls no problem just waiting for approval.
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I've had this e-mail as well. Not surprising it's taking a few days, well over half a million volunteers now.
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Bump
Anyone had their confirmation back ?
I got mine today and downloaded the app but it’s quite confusing what to do next (to me at least)
They have used an old app rather than build a new one as there is stuff on there from a cardiac responders volunteer scheme.
Anyone who has sussed it out any advice would be appreciated
Anyone had their confirmation back ?
I got mine today and downloaded the app but it’s quite confusing what to do next (to me at least)
They have used an old app rather than build a new one as there is stuff on there from a cardiac responders volunteer scheme.
Anyone who has sussed it out any advice would be appreciated
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I haven't heard yet, but I didn't apply until Wednesday.
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I got mine this evening, I’ll be sorting tomorrow. I’ll keep you postedTVC15 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:57 pmBump
Anyone had their confirmation back ?
I got mine today and downloaded the app but it’s quite confusing what to do next (to me at least)
They have used an old app rather than build a new one as there is stuff on there from a cardiac responders volunteer scheme.
Anyone who has sussed it out any advice would be appreciated
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