Advice & support
Offering guidance & support
Since 1938 Royal Voluntary Service volunteers have been offering guidance and advice to the many people that they help on a daily basis.
Drawn from knowledge and expertise in supporting people, Royal Voluntary Service has produced a number of guides that can be printed out and given to friends, family or carers.
We update this section regularly so do come back soon for more of our useful Royal Voluntary Service guides.
COVID-19 vaccination programme
Read this guide produced by the NHS for information on the latest vaccination programme.
Dementia-friendly activities
Our dementia-friendly activities include activity packs containing exercises, puzzles and images to keep people with dementia stimulated while at home.
Eat well and boost your mood
Information from Yakult about how different foods can impact your mood, especially in the colder months.
The flu vaccination
Produced by the NHS to help you protect yourself against flu with a free vaccination every year.
Guide to retirement
Together with Legal & General we have selected top tips for how to make the most out of retirement.
Keeping active with health conditions
Royal Voluntary Service is one of a number of charities leading We Are Undefeatable, a campaign supporting people with health conditions to be active in whatever way works for them.
Managing minor winter ailments
Read this guide produced by the NHS to help you stay in good health over the winter months.
Preparing your home for winter
Make preparation for the winter months easier, particularly if you need a bit of extra help or support with advice from Cadent.
Retirement care
A range of online tools to understand care options, find suitable local care and to explore care payment.
Staying safe during a heatwave
Guidance on how to prevent health problems and to stay cool during heatwaves and extreme weather conditions.
Stay safe, well & warm in winter
Supporting you in the colder months with our helpful guide filled with useful up to date advice and practical information with support from Yakult, Waitrose and Cadent.
Supporting your vision at home
Together with Specsavers, if you are unable to visit an optician they may be able to come to you.