Leamington Spa Hospital provides neuro rehabilitation to adults following an acquired brain injury or stroke. There are two wards that make up the Central England Rehabilitation Unit (CERU) and a further two wards for stroke rehabilitation and frailty. The hospital also runs various out-patients’ clinic including physiotherapy, X-ray, podiatry, chiropody and dentistry.
Our volunteers not only enhance patient experience but can also benefit from helping us; gaining knowledge, social connections, skills, confidence and motivation. Our aim is to give our volunteers a real sense of belonging.
Due to the complex needs of patients within the hospital, including those with communication difficulties, cognitive impairments, and neurological conditions, volunteers must possess a high standard of spoken English and strong communication skills. This is particularly important as many volunteer roles involve engaging with patients in both one-to-one and group settings, where clear and effective communication is essential to provide appropriate support, promote understanding, and ensure patients feel included and valued.

Due to the roles currently available, we are not able to accept applications from anyone under 18 years old at this time.  

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Volunteering Opportunities at Leamington Spa Hospital

Games & Activity Group Support

If you are looking for a volunteer role within the NHS, Feldon Ward Staff have the Games Group Volunteer role, and are seeking to attract volunteers with a friendly supportive approach, who could confidently support them on Feldon Ward, to engage patients in activity for stimulation, gentle movement, socialisation and interaction with others.   Volunteers taking on this role will be contributing to an important part of the rehabilitation journey for stroke patients, whilst volunteering in a professional and supportive environment and gaining valuable skills in rehabilitative support.  We have not yet set a day for this role. This will be led by volunteer availability.    Other games and activity groups run every day of the week morning and/or afternoon on other wards.  Therefore, there is a lot of flexibility for volunteers.

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Ward Support

Volunteers visit patients whom staff have identified as needing some company, a listening ear and/or a new activity that can boost an individual’s emotional wellbeing and support their recovery journey. Each visit varies in length and can be led by the likes and interest of each patient and volunteer. Volunteers may:

  • chat together with patients about shared interested
  • read books, paint nails, play board games or quizzes together
  • be needed to make trips to the shop
  • accompany patients to the garden for a change of scenery

Ward volunteers are required to complete confidential feedback forms at the end of their visits which will then be added into patient records. Volunteers should be friendly, open-minded, patient and understanding of boundaries. Volunteers do not get involved in any aspects of personal care.

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Mission Statement

Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of the community we serve, building a healthier and happier future together.