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Outpatient Welcome Liaison Service (OWLS)

About us

The service provides free volunteer support for outpatient appointments.

The volunteer will meet you on arrival, accompany you to your appointment, wait with you, and then escort you to your returning transport. 

How we can help 

  • Being accompanied by a volunteer can help you feel less anxious.
  • The service is handled discreetly, and with minimal fuss, to benefit patients who are nervous, anxious or have dementia.
  • We support carers. A volunteer can sit with the person you care for, so you can attend your appointment without having to worry about the person you care for.
  • Being relaxed will help you remember more of what is said during your appointment.

How to access the service 

At least five working days before your appointment, please phone 01793 604046 and leave:

  • Your name
  • Some information about the appointment
  • Your phone number

A volunteer will call you back within three working days to arrange a time and place to meet you.

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Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB