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And we are off…. northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-… @JurgenGrotz @IVRtweets @NCVOvolunteers @WCVACymru @VolunteerNow1

The Volunteer Innovators Programme report shows there’s #significantevidence that #volunteers reduce staff stress. 71% of #nurses agreed that support from volunteers helped them feel #lessstressed READ more - helpforce.community/vip/ @NHSEngland @RoyalVolService @neilgchurchill

Our #significantevidence can read be here bit.ly/2I4kfMU demonstrating volunteers make a fundamental difference to health and care. Like @SWBHnhs and their #mobilityvolunteers which shows patients are less likely to be re-referred to #physiotherapy 😲

Thrilled to launch new reports packed with useful learning and insight into the impact volunteers make to staff and patients in the NHS. bit.ly/2RTN3Xl @paddy_hf @tran_graham @TNLComFund @SirTomHH @thefourrileys @SteveDunnCEO @ChelwestFT @NorthumbriaNHS @SWBHnhs @UHSFT

"I hope the report inspires NHS staff across England, to re-imagine how they might integrate volunteering into their services, for the benefit of patients, staff, and volunteers themselves." Ian Dodge @NHSEngland bit.ly/2UTLcnv

“Volunteers increase morale for patients, help out when very busy.” STAFF MEMBER AT SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL. Hot off the press - read all about our work with five incredible trusts who took part in our Wave 1 programme. helpforce.community/wp-content/upl… #peoplepower #volunteers

FAE #4: 'You can’t capture what we achieve.’ Yes, you can. We know that charities do complex things - but #evaluation doesn’t need to be bureaucratic and rigid. Our @ncvo training courses can help: ncvo.org.uk/practical-supp… Read our full FAEs: inspiringimpact.org/blog/trustees-…

There's still time to apply for this brilliant job at the heart of @FutureFirstOrg as Director of Impact and Innovation. But the deadline is the 23rd April, so don't hang about - futurefirst.org.uk/our-purpose/jo…

ESRC-funded research in the headlines this morning, as @durham_uni study appears on the front page of @BBCNews: 'Grammar school success "down to privilege"' sco.lt/5aZVQX

Is your #impact report gathering dust as a PDF on your website? The way you communicate your difference is vital. Take a look at @madlinsudn's great set of tips & examples. twitter.com/madlinsudn/sta…

Looking for help with impact practice? The @Inspiringlmpact programme has a new improved website! The site is perfect for charities, socents and funders wanting to develop their impact practice. Get started now > inspiringimpact.org #impact #volsec #socialimpact

At @NPCthinks seminar on #service #userinvolvement today. Our new guide looks at how orgs might get started > inspiringimpact.org/publications/i…

#100years Today we honour and have gratitude for the sisters before us. The struggle for equality is a continuing journey... women are still prevented from voting and our work is not yet done. We will continue to resist, rebel and fight for the rights of all women and girls ✊🏽

In 2014, our research found found that 13% of women aged 16-24 had screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For young men, the figure was less than 4%. natcen.ac.uk/blog/why-do-so…

This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. This young person's story is a reminder of the importance of listening when we ask the question 'How are you feeling?' #childrensmhw #CYPMH

@ThinkAheadMH: "As a young organisation, to make more time for improving – using data to understand what we could be doing even better, to maximise our impact on the people we support." What's your #socialimpact pledge for 2018? Contribute here: bit.ly/2n6mPED

we are delighted to announce the launch of the new improved Inspiring Impact website. Based on your feedback, the website has been designed so it’s simple to navigate to the free tools, guides & resources & to improve your impact practice > inspiringimpact.org

See new online Hub on reducingparentalconflict.eif.org with EIF what works resources on reducing impact of parental conflict on children in a single accessible place @TheEIFoundation #earlyintervention #reducingparentalconflict

Enabler 2 - Evidence is necessary but insufficient for #scalinginnovation. Capturing hearts and minds through powerful stories just as important as RCTs, health economics etc…Check out @macmillancancer case study. More in #AgainsttheOdds #NHS innovationunit.org/projects/again…

It seems we can already see some positive #socialimpact from the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, but what will ACTUALLY change and how can we measure it? How can we hold our society to account?