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Organisations can be divided into private, public, for profit and non-profit. Those organisations which are established as non-profit, and which are not part of the public sector, are referred to as being part of the Third Sector
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Organisations can be divided into private, public, for profit and non-profit. Those organisations which are established as non-profit, and which are not part of the public sector, are referred to as being part of the Third Sector
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The Third Sector, sometimes referred to by the Government as the “civil society”, includes voluntary and community organisations, charities, mutuals and social enterprises (Dickinson et al..)
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*45,000 voluntary organisations in Scotland
*45,000 voluntary organisations in Scotland
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Historically, the Third Sector played a large role in health care up until the state took over and formed the NHS in 1948. With advances in healthcare and longer life expectancies, the NHS budget is increasingly strained. Therefore, the government is looking for options of relieving this strain and is turning towards the Third Sector. It has been shown voluntary groups are capable of competing with private and public sectors which will essentially free up NHS staff and deliver better care in the public communities
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Bubb S. The third sector could help the NHS to flourish. The Telegraph. 2011. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8257383/The-third-sector-could-help-the-NHS-to-flourish.html (viewed 23 October 2013).
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Historically, the Third Sector played a large role in health care up until the state took over and formed the NHS in 1948. With advances in healthcare and longer life expectancies, the NHS budget is increasingly strained. Therefore, the government is looking for options of relieving this strain and is turning towards the Third Sector. It has been shown voluntary groups are capable of competing with private and public sectors which will essentially free up NHS staff and deliver better care in the public communities
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== Introduction to Volunteering ==
== Introduction to Volunteering ==
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Volunteering in a developing country, whether it be for a few weeks, months or years, has many positive impacts. People have the opportunity to broaden their outlook and acquire a sense of personal identity, skills, confidence and knowledge. Volunteering in underdeveloped countries can also encourage individuals to become an active volunteer in their own community (Tiessen R, Epprecht M. Global citizenship education for learning/volunteering abroad. Journal of Global Citizenship & Equity Education 2012; 2 (1): 1-12.). <br>
Volunteering in a developing country, whether it be for a few weeks, months or years, has many positive impacts. People have the opportunity to broaden their outlook and acquire a sense of personal identity, skills, confidence and knowledge. Volunteering in underdeveloped countries can also encourage individuals to become an active volunteer in their own community (Tiessen R, Epprecht M. Global citizenship education for learning/volunteering abroad. Journal of Global Citizenship & Equity Education 2012; 2 (1): 1-12.). <br>
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The World Health Organisation (World Health Organisation (2002). Preventing death and disability due to injuries is both an economic imperative and a health priority. http://tinyurl.com/yb52rl6 (accessed 6 November 2013).) states there are approximately 52 million individuals suffering from a form of disability residing in developing countries, indicating a large demand for physiotherapy in these nations (Humphreys K, Carpenter C. Experiences of the voluntary physiotherapist role in developing nations. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 2010; 17 (3): 150-160.)<br>
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The World Health Organisation (World Health Organisation (2002). Preventing death and disability due to injuries is both an economic imperative and a health priority. http://tinyurl.com/yb52rl6 (accessed 6 November 2013).) states there are approximately 52 million individuals suffering from a form of disability residing in developing countries, indicating a large demand for physiotherapy in these nations (Humphreys K, Carpenter C. Experiences of the voluntary physiotherapist role in developing nations. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 2010; 17 (3): 150-160.)<br>
In developing countries, volunteers will commonly encounter poorly resourced clinics and hospitals with high patient loads and underpaid staff(3). The lack of experience, resources and funds for treatment of these patients leads to advanced conditions that are rarely seen in the developed world(1,2,3,4,6).
In developing countries, volunteers will commonly encounter poorly resourced clinics and hospitals with high patient loads and underpaid staff(3). The lack of experience, resources and funds for treatment of these patients leads to advanced conditions that are rarely seen in the developed world(1,2,3,4,6).
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Practicing in wards which are poorly resourced can necessitate physiotherapist to resort to the basics of their training; i.e. practicing the diagnosis and treatment of conditions without the use of familiar physiotherapy equipment. These placements thus provide an excellent opportunity to the physiotherapy student and professional alike, to hone core skills through the differing challenges and contexts that such environments provide.
Practicing in wards which are poorly resourced can necessitate physiotherapist to resort to the basics of their training; i.e. practicing the diagnosis and treatment of conditions without the use of familiar physiotherapy equipment. These placements thus provide an excellent opportunity to the physiotherapy student and professional alike, to hone core skills through the differing challenges and contexts that such environments provide.
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Participants of physiotherapy placement programmes claim the experiences to be rewarding (1,3). These placements enable students and professionals to actively help disabled children and adults lead lives that are as normal and pain-free as possible. The need for rehabilitation is vitally important and, whether or not you have experience, working as a physiotherapist, or looking to gain experience working alongside physiotherapists, your presence can be invaluable to the lives of many. Whether you are volunteering in polio or leprosy clinics in India, a centre for disabled children in Nepal, physiotherapy departments of large hospitals in Ghana or a burns unit in Bolivia, you will learn a great deal about the practice of physiotherapy; enhancing your own skills and the lives of others simultaneously (1).<br>
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Participants of physiotherapy placement programmes claim the experiences to be rewarding (1,3). These placements enable students and professionals to actively help disabled children and adults lead lives that are as normal and pain-free as possible. The need for rehabilitation is vitally important and, whether or not you have experience, working as a physiotherapist, or looking to gain experience working alongside physiotherapists, your presence can be invaluable to the lives of many. Whether you are volunteering in polio or leprosy clinics in India, a centre for disabled children in Nepal, physiotherapy departments of large hospitals in Ghana or a burns unit in Bolivia, you will learn a great deal about the practice of physiotherapy; enhancing your own skills and the lives of others simultaneously (1).<br>
== Volunteering in the UK ==
== Volunteering in the UK ==
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<br>"From my experiences I learnt how to treat patients with burns, make and fit splints, do exercises for burns, hydrotherapy, work with children, and the use and fitting of pressure suits. It was such a great experience and if this is your placement I have no doubt that you will love it too. I will truly miss working there, all the great people I met and of course all those children!"<br><br>Siobhan Ni Cheidigh<br>Physiotherapy in Bolivia<ref>http://www.projects-abroad.org/more-info/volunteer-stories/?content=medicine-and-healthcare/physical-therapy/bolivia/siobhan-ni-cheidigh/</ref>
<br>"From my experiences I learnt how to treat patients with burns, make and fit splints, do exercises for burns, hydrotherapy, work with children, and the use and fitting of pressure suits. It was such a great experience and if this is your placement I have no doubt that you will love it too. I will truly miss working there, all the great people I met and of course all those children!"<br><br>Siobhan Ni Cheidigh<br>Physiotherapy in Bolivia<ref>http://www.projects-abroad.org/more-info/volunteer-stories/?content=medicine-and-healthcare/physical-therapy/bolivia/siobhan-ni-cheidigh/</ref>
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<br><u>Volunteering opportunities out-with physiotherapy</u><br>
<br><u>Volunteering opportunities out-with physiotherapy</u><br>
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'''Testimonials:'''
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There are a wide range of volunteer stories which may help you decide and prepare prior to departing. [http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-destinations/ghana/#volunteer-stories Click here] for volunteer stories.
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There are a wide range of volunteer stories which may help you decide and prepare prior to departing. [http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-destinations/ghana/#volunteer-stories Click here] for volunteer stories.
'''Prices'''
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For a range of prices please see the following link: http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-destinations/ghana/#prices
For a range of prices please see the following link: http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-destinations/ghana/#prices
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== References ==
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