Together Better partners with local surgeries, empowering local residents to deliver and participate in activities at GP surgeries across City and Hackney. The service taps into the skills and interests of the local community, and harnesses the proven benefits of volunteering to address isolation and loneliness, support residents to develop and hone skills, build confidence and resilience, improve mental and physical health, and strengthen communities. This provides a grassroots antidote to the increasing strains on local healthcare services by increasing staffing capacity and morale.

Some of the activities that have run so far have included art groups, fitness groups, support groups, gardening, and board games. Volunteers have also provided admin, reception, digital, and meet and greet support to GP surgeries.