Work of volunteers recognised

NHS Tayside volunteers attended a reception at The Steeple in Dundee where they were welcomed by NHS Tayside chairman Professor John Connell.

There are more than 1,000 volunteers across NHS Tayside carrying out many roles i ncluding meeters and greeters, patient transport, library assistants, health walk leaders, gardeners, flower arrangers, listening volunteers and breastfeeding buddies.

Volunteers come from all walks of life, making valuable contributions which enhance patients’ experiences.

People come to volunteering for many different reasons — to give something back, l earn new skills, meet new people, keep active but all have the same thing in common: to make a difference.

Professor Connell thanked all the volunteers for their contributions and for t aking t he ti me t o become involved in the health service in Tayside, before presenting awards to those with five, 10 and 15 years’ volunteer service. He also presented special awards to three volunteers who have each given 20 years of service.

Professor Connell said: “NHS Tayside is extremely privileged to have the support of so many dedicated volunteers from a range of backgrounds who bring their individual talents and skills.

“This celebration acknowledges the important roles our volunteers in NHS Tayside and across the community carry out every single day.”