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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

University of St Andrews (School of Medicine)

Charity registered in Scotland SC013532

Our new patient tutor programme at University of St Andrews School of Medicine is an innovative development which we hope will provide an invaluable learning experience for our medical students. Our intention is to encourage our students to understand more about patients’ experience of illness and healthcare by spending some time talking to volunteer patients.

Current opportunity

The public have a crucial role in shaping health and social care research. Patient Advisors volunteer with Researchers at the University of St Andrews and NHS to discuss ongoing projects and shape the...