When serious illness strikes, we're here to help people in our community get the best out of every day. From the moment of diagnosis our specialist teams work with each individual to provide the ...
Volunteer to help with the assessment of our care facilities
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Volunteering • One-off
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Team Rennie Grove Peace
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Do you want to use your lived experience to shape real improvements in patient care? We’d love you to join us as a Volunteer PLACE Assessor.
The Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) is a national initiative that looks at how well care settings support patients’ dignity, comfort, and independence. This year, we’re taking part in PLACE Lite, with a special focus on listening to—and learning from—the disability community.
Your insight will help us understand how our care environment supports people with disabilities and where we can make meaningful improvements. Your voice really will make a difference.
As a PLACE Lite volunteer assessor, you’ll:
- Complete a short online training video to understand the assessment process
- Join our inspection team on-site at Peace Hospice Care, sharing your observations and experiences
- Help the group make practical recommendations for improving accessibility, inclusion, and patient experience
- Highlight any issues or suggestions using the service user assessment sheet
You’ll be warmly supported by our friendly Facilities Team, and training will be provided by NHS England Digital.
🙌 Who are we looking for?
You don’t need previous experience—just your voice, insight, and willingness to share your thoughts.
We’d especially like to hear from you if you:
- Have a disability or lived experience of accessibility challenges
- Have experience as a service user (patient, carer, family member) — but it’s not essential
- Care about improving the experience of others
- Feel comfortable expressing your views and engaging in group discussions
🎁 What’s in it for you?
Volunteering as a PLACE Lite assessor is a rewarding, meaningful opportunity. Here’s what you’ll gain:
⭐ Make a Real Impact
Your lived experience helps shape a more accessible, compassionate care environment—your feedback directly informs improvements that benefit future patients and families.
⭐ Build Confidence & Skills
From teamwork to communication to observing care environments, you’ll strengthen valuable skills in a supportive, respectful setting.
⭐ Be Heard & Valued
Your perspective matters deeply to us. You’ll be part of a team that listens, learns, and genuinely values your contributions.
⭐ Flexible, One-Off Commitment
Just one assessment day, supported by a short online training video—perfect for fitting around your life.
⭐ Feel Good & Give Back
Know that your time is helping create a more inclusive, dignified experience for people facing life-limiting illness.
⭐ Practical Support
We cover reasonable expenses, and our supportive volunteer team is here to help every step of the way.
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About Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
When serious illness strikes, we're here to help people in our community get the best out of every day. From the moment of diagnosis our specialist teams work with each individual to provide the compassionate care they need, in the place that's best for them. This is what we call: extraordinary care, anywhere.
We know that life-limiting illness doesn't just affect the individual, so we care for those around each patient, too – both during an illness and through bereavement.
It takes a whole community to provide this care to everybody who needs it. Our volunteers, supporters and champions in the community are the driving force behind everything we do.
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