title: Harnessing volunteer skills in health settings.
abstract: Increasing pressure on time and resources is well recognised by those working in acute hospitals. This article explores Kissing it Better, a project set up to harness the time, skills and commitment of the local community, that had positive results for everyone involved.
authors.affiliation: Walsall Healthcare Trust, Walsall, West Midlands.
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Halford
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fraser
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence; D006113:United Kingdom; D014838:Volunteers