Alyson McGregor: unlocking the power of communities to live better lives

As part of our power of volunteering conference, Alyson McGregor, Director of Altogether Better, explains the concept of community health champions and what they can offer their communities.

You can download the full transcript from Alyson McGregor's presentation: Alyson McGregor: unlocking the power of communities to live better lives

The power of volunteering conference, held in 2013, looked at the role that volunteers can play in improving patient experience and extending the reach of health services into diverse communities.

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