Dean, Antonia; Willis, Susan
In the UK, there have been calls for the development of a core curriculum for hospice volunteers but debate exists around the potential for unnecessary 'professionalization' of volunteers. This qualitative, focus group study explores the views of UK inpatient hospice volunteers regarding initial training for role preparation. This study will inform local practice, shaping the education and support of future volunteers, and adds to the wider evidence-base surrounding the development of this crucial group within the hospice workforce.
Fulltext available in Progress in Palliative Care
Available in print in Arthur Rank Hospice Library, Cambridge