In this paper we report on the perceptions of co-production in UK voluntary, community and social enterprise sector from those directly involved. We conducted five case studies, each involving interviews with two people who had formed a relationship. found positive all interviewees. suggest organisational individual factors that are important to successful provide practical examples. reflect im...

OBJECTIVE This report describes changes in the use of voluntary workers in nursing homes between 1985 and 1999. Statistics are presented on selected characteristics of nursing homes using voluntary workers and the services they perform. Factors that may contribute to the increased use of voluntary workers are also discussed. METHODS The data presented in this report were collected from the 19...

PROBLEM Governments and donors encourage the integration of family planning into voluntary testing and counselling (VCT) services. We aimed to determine if clients of VCT services have a need for and will accept quality family planning services. APPROACH 'Voluntary HIV counselling and testing integrated with contraceptive services' is a proof-of-concept study that interviewed 4019 VCT clients...

The timely availability of safe and quality blood is a lifesaving decisive factor. Maintaining stable adequate supply has become huge challenge amidst COVID 19 pandemic, especially in developing countries like India. Impact this pandemic on transfusion services potential challenges faced are discussed the present study which helps planning acute shortage even future pandemics. 1. To know impact...