Resources
Our resources are free to use. Some tools from other organisations may entail a cost (we will tell you if this is the case).
These are resources that ESS has developed e.g. Support guides, Method sheets, Webinars, Case studies.
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Results for: Health & Social Care
A guide to measuring loneliness for community organisations
This resource is for community organisations who wish to gain a better understanding and measurement of loneliness among their service-users. It was developed as part of an Australian initiative called
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: Pain Concern
ESS worked with Pain Concern to help improve their helpline service. This case study is an example of an ESS evaluation principle: good evaluation should fit the way you work.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Alternatives Dundee
Alternatives Dundee share their learning about adapting and evaluating their work during the COVID-19 crisis.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: COWL
Carers of West Lothian offers a range of services developed to meet the needs of unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Curnie Clubs
Curnie Clubs is a project run by Fife Alcohol Support Services, providing peer support for vulnerable people in Fife experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Eat Well Age Well
Eat Well Age Well share their learning about adapting and evaluating their work during the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
