'To all of you, and all the former NHS staff who are coming back into the service, I say thank you on behalf of the entire country'
are vitally needed to help deliver food, medicine and more as the NHS struggles to cope with the overwhelming pressure of coronavirus patients amid staff shortages.
‘Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have ever faced, which is why we’re rallying the troops and telling the public: your NHS needs you,’ Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and NHS Director of Primary Care, said in a statement. ‘This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments where a single action from one person can be the difference between life and death for another, and simple acts of kindness are going to make all the difference in keeping some of the most vulnerable people well and out of hospital.
The volunteer roles available come under the following categories and responsibilities, according to the NHS website: ‘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.
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