Flexible Family Intervention: independent evaluation

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Wirral undertook an evaluation of a service focussing on improving the wellbeing of carers from families living with a severe mental illness or a neurodevelopmental disorder.  They used a variety of methods to speak to service users

Results from this independent evaluation highlight overwhelmingly that providing tailor-made support to families and carers of those living with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental issues via Space 2B You’s flexible family intervention (FFI) was extremely effective in improving both general wellbeing for carers as well as improvements to their quality of life particularly within the family unit. This report shares the findings and observations and provides recommendations for consideration by Commissioners.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wirral
Publication date
Type of report
Enter and View
Key themes
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
Yes
Primary research method used
Focus group
Interviews
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and specialist MH services

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