
A Kit of Tools
Tools for participatory research and evaluation for children, young people and adults.
Resources
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A Kit of Tools
Tools for participatory research and evaluation for children, young people and adults.
Addressing the challenges for evaluation
This paper is for people with a role in commissioning, funding or evaluating community-led health projects and programmes, in particular those involved in Community Health Partnerships, Community Planning Partnerships, local
Canterbury Wellbeing Scales
The Canterbury Wellbeing Scales (CWS) were developed to assess subjective wellbeing in people with mild to moderate dementias, family caregivers, and professional caregivers who care for this population. It is suitable for use by people in the community as well as researchers.
Carers Checklist
This is an outcome measure for people with dementia and their carers.
Case Study SIT? Pilton Equalities Project – Evaluation
This Evaluation document looks at the Pilton Equalities Project and their approach to evaluation.
Case Study: ARC Scotland
This case study shows how ARC Scotland involved service users in setting outcomes for service.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: GRACE
GRACE is a local community group in East Dunbartonshire providing aftercare support and prevention activities to vulnerable adults with mental health issues, addiction, homelessness, social isolation issues or any life trauma.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club
Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club share their learning about adapting and evaluating their work during the COVID-19 crisis.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Sorted Project
The Sorted Project supports people in Edinburgh and the Lothians recovering from substance dependency and mental health. Prior to Covid-19 they had commissioned a canal boat which they were using as a base to run groups and activities.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: The Positive Steps Project at The Moira Anderson Foundation
The Positive Steps project at The Moira Anderson Foundation share their learning about adapting and evaluating their work during the COVID-19 crisis.