Starting Well Project Evaluation : Home Start Manchester, Trafford, Salford & Wigan
Evaluation of the Starting Well Project delivered by Home-Start Manchester (HSM) & Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan (HSTSW). This project was delivered from 2021 – 2023, funded by UK government Health & Wellbeing Fund 20-21, aimed to improve health outcomes for children aged 0-2 from minority ethnic groups (MEGs) from areas of deprivation in Greater Manchester. The evaluation analysed family self-assessment scores, & feedback, case studies and focus groups with volunteers and staff.
The Project achieved and exceeded objectives:
- Reaching a larger number of volunteers and families from MEGs.
- Volunteers better equipped to offer peer support
- Improved the coping skills and wellbeing of families during the critical first 2 years
This model would be a valuable addition for integration into UK Home-Start services, to improve the take up and effective support for MEG families, positively impacting on disparities in care and improving outcomes for disadvantaged families.
Funder:
UK Government Health & Wellbeing Fund 2020-21
Salford City Council
Team:
Dr Helen Cameron