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Research paper thumbnail of Health and environment: Social innovation to address social exclusion in Europe

Research paper thumbnail of Putting a community health initiative into the public health picture: new opportunities for geographical information systems at the local level

Research paper thumbnail of Findings of the Rock Challenge Evaluation

Research paper thumbnail of Food for Life partnership evaluation: Primary school case studies report

Research paper thumbnail of Implementing the Rock Challenge

Journal of Research in Nursing, May 1, 2005

This paper presents the qualitative process findings from an evaluation of a school-based perform... more This paper presents the qualitative process findings from an evaluation of a school-based performing arts programme, ‘Rock Challenge’. Rock Challenge aims to promote healthy life styles ‘by building resilience amongst young people involved’. The research aimed to capture the experiences and perceptions of young people’s involvement in the programme, particularly in relation to the concept of the ‘drug-free high’, support offered throughout the programme and participants’ response to Rock Challenge as a drug-prevention initiative. Findings from the study suggest young people felt very positive about their involvement and, in particular, valued the skills and experiences associated with organising a performance, team-working, developing confidence, friendship, fun and excitement. The excitement felt during dance rehearsals and the live performance was associated with the concept of a ‘drug-free high’, feeling good in the absence of drugs and alcohol, and was seen as a key benefit of the programme. While support from teachers and families was perceived as high, difficulties were identified in the recruitment of males and students vulnerable to substance misuse and recommendations are made for improvement. The health promotion opportunities for school nurses and other public health practitioners and personal, social and health education co-ordinators are highlighted.

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding people networks and patterns of participation in a healthy living centre

Research paper thumbnail of Risky Enquiries: A scoping review of the reporting of ethical issues in research with young people

Research paper thumbnail of Lottery welfare: Health living centres and the 'principle of additionality

Research paper thumbnail of Advocacy and informed choice: Final report

Research paper thumbnail of Putting a community health initiative into the public health picture: new opportunities at the local level

Research paper thumbnail of The healthy living centre: How does a new arrival fit with local agendas?

Research paper thumbnail of Commissioning and planning drugs services for vulnerable young people

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of living well, taking control: A community-based diabetes prevention and management programme

led on the later stages of the data collection, analysis and interpretation; liaison with deliver... more led on the later stages of the data collection, analysis and interpretation; liaison with delivery agencies, and production of the final report. Emma Solomon-Moore led on developing and embedding the evaluation framework, the research ethics process, the data analysis framework, and contributed to the development of the research questions and successive interim reports. Colin Greaves advised on the research questions and design, the data collection tools, analysis of the programme theory and evidence-base, the policy context, and drafts of the final report. Jane Smith advised on the research questions and design, the data collection tools, analysis of the programme theory and evidence-base, the policy context, and drafts of the final report. Richard Kimberlee advised on the development of the data collection framework, the research ethics and governance process, and the interim and final reports. Mat Jones was Principal Investigator for the evaluation, and responsible for overall project governance and coordination, research questions and design, and contributed to the data analysis and interpretation in the final report. We are indebted to Issy Bray for offering statistical advice on the analysis of data. Mark Tarrant kindly let us use a version of the Social Identity Questionnaire in development by UEMS.

Research paper thumbnail of Not asking and not counting: The problem of DAT needs analysis for drug services for young people

Research paper thumbnail of Commissioning Drug Services for Vulnerable Young People

Drugs-education Prevention and Policy, 2003

ABSTRACT This paper examines commissioning processes for drug services in the case of vulnerable ... more ABSTRACT This paper examines commissioning processes for drug services in the case of vulnerable young people. In the context of government's modernization agenda it characterizes drug service commissioning as an activity that should occur across profes-sional boundaries in health, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Food for Life 2013-15: Summary and synthesis report

This is the final report of the phase two evaluation of Food for Life undertaken by the Universit... more This is the final report of the phase two evaluation of Food for Life undertaken by the University of the West of England, Bristol 2013-15. The research encompassed five workstreams: 1. Long term impacts and durability - understanding how and why the Food for Life approach is embedded in schools for the medium to long-term. 2. Review of local commissions - understanding strategic support for Food for Life, and recommending monitoring and evaluation systems. 3. Cross sectional study of pupils’ diets in Food for Life local commissions - evaluating Food for Life’s impact on healthy eating behaviours in schools in local commission areas. 4. New settings - exploring innovative approaches to extending the Food for Life whole setting approach beyond schools. 5. Social value of Food for Life in local authority commissions – understanding the social, health, economic and environmental value of Food for Life commissions. The report presents summaries of the findings of each workstream, discus...

Research paper thumbnail of Take Home Messages on Sustainable Food: Surveying Parent Perceptions of the Effects of a Primary School Programme

British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 2013

Aims: Parents are important stakeholders in school-based health promotion programmes. This study ... more Aims: Parents are important stakeholders in school-based health promotion programmes. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of parents of a primary school-based healthy and sustainable food programme. It specifically sought to examine the perceived effects of the programme on the home environment and on parental engagement with schools. Study Design: A cross-sectional parent survey and a before-and-after school activity survey. Place and Duration of Study: Primary schools in England taking part in the Food for Life Partnership programme, between January 2008 and January 2011. Methodology: In 35 schools a pre-programme enrolment survey on parental involvement was completed and repeated at 18-24 months. In the same schools 740 parents responded to a cross-sectional survey on perceptions and effects of sustainable food education. Results: Parental involvement increased across a number of areas of food-related school

Research paper thumbnail of Champions and challenges: The Southmead youth sports development initiative

Research paper thumbnail of BAB community navigators project final evaluation report (1)

and Bristol Ageing Better for their invaluable assistance with the research that underpinned this... more and Bristol Ageing Better for their invaluable assistance with the research that underpinned this evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of Food for life: A social return on investment analysis of the locally commissioned programme. Full Report

Research paper thumbnail of Health and environment: Social innovation to address social exclusion in Europe

Research paper thumbnail of Putting a community health initiative into the public health picture: new opportunities for geographical information systems at the local level

Research paper thumbnail of Findings of the Rock Challenge Evaluation

Research paper thumbnail of Food for Life partnership evaluation: Primary school case studies report

Research paper thumbnail of Implementing the Rock Challenge

Journal of Research in Nursing, May 1, 2005

This paper presents the qualitative process findings from an evaluation of a school-based perform... more This paper presents the qualitative process findings from an evaluation of a school-based performing arts programme, ‘Rock Challenge’. Rock Challenge aims to promote healthy life styles ‘by building resilience amongst young people involved’. The research aimed to capture the experiences and perceptions of young people’s involvement in the programme, particularly in relation to the concept of the ‘drug-free high’, support offered throughout the programme and participants’ response to Rock Challenge as a drug-prevention initiative. Findings from the study suggest young people felt very positive about their involvement and, in particular, valued the skills and experiences associated with organising a performance, team-working, developing confidence, friendship, fun and excitement. The excitement felt during dance rehearsals and the live performance was associated with the concept of a ‘drug-free high’, feeling good in the absence of drugs and alcohol, and was seen as a key benefit of the programme. While support from teachers and families was perceived as high, difficulties were identified in the recruitment of males and students vulnerable to substance misuse and recommendations are made for improvement. The health promotion opportunities for school nurses and other public health practitioners and personal, social and health education co-ordinators are highlighted.

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding people networks and patterns of participation in a healthy living centre

Research paper thumbnail of Risky Enquiries: A scoping review of the reporting of ethical issues in research with young people

Research paper thumbnail of Lottery welfare: Health living centres and the 'principle of additionality

Research paper thumbnail of Advocacy and informed choice: Final report

Research paper thumbnail of Putting a community health initiative into the public health picture: new opportunities at the local level

Research paper thumbnail of The healthy living centre: How does a new arrival fit with local agendas?

Research paper thumbnail of Commissioning and planning drugs services for vulnerable young people

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of living well, taking control: A community-based diabetes prevention and management programme

led on the later stages of the data collection, analysis and interpretation; liaison with deliver... more led on the later stages of the data collection, analysis and interpretation; liaison with delivery agencies, and production of the final report. Emma Solomon-Moore led on developing and embedding the evaluation framework, the research ethics process, the data analysis framework, and contributed to the development of the research questions and successive interim reports. Colin Greaves advised on the research questions and design, the data collection tools, analysis of the programme theory and evidence-base, the policy context, and drafts of the final report. Jane Smith advised on the research questions and design, the data collection tools, analysis of the programme theory and evidence-base, the policy context, and drafts of the final report. Richard Kimberlee advised on the development of the data collection framework, the research ethics and governance process, and the interim and final reports. Mat Jones was Principal Investigator for the evaluation, and responsible for overall project governance and coordination, research questions and design, and contributed to the data analysis and interpretation in the final report. We are indebted to Issy Bray for offering statistical advice on the analysis of data. Mark Tarrant kindly let us use a version of the Social Identity Questionnaire in development by UEMS.

Research paper thumbnail of Not asking and not counting: The problem of DAT needs analysis for drug services for young people

Research paper thumbnail of Commissioning Drug Services for Vulnerable Young People

Drugs-education Prevention and Policy, 2003

ABSTRACT This paper examines commissioning processes for drug services in the case of vulnerable ... more ABSTRACT This paper examines commissioning processes for drug services in the case of vulnerable young people. In the context of government's modernization agenda it characterizes drug service commissioning as an activity that should occur across profes-sional boundaries in health, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Food for Life 2013-15: Summary and synthesis report

This is the final report of the phase two evaluation of Food for Life undertaken by the Universit... more This is the final report of the phase two evaluation of Food for Life undertaken by the University of the West of England, Bristol 2013-15. The research encompassed five workstreams: 1. Long term impacts and durability - understanding how and why the Food for Life approach is embedded in schools for the medium to long-term. 2. Review of local commissions - understanding strategic support for Food for Life, and recommending monitoring and evaluation systems. 3. Cross sectional study of pupils’ diets in Food for Life local commissions - evaluating Food for Life’s impact on healthy eating behaviours in schools in local commission areas. 4. New settings - exploring innovative approaches to extending the Food for Life whole setting approach beyond schools. 5. Social value of Food for Life in local authority commissions – understanding the social, health, economic and environmental value of Food for Life commissions. The report presents summaries of the findings of each workstream, discus...

Research paper thumbnail of Take Home Messages on Sustainable Food: Surveying Parent Perceptions of the Effects of a Primary School Programme

British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 2013

Aims: Parents are important stakeholders in school-based health promotion programmes. This study ... more Aims: Parents are important stakeholders in school-based health promotion programmes. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of parents of a primary school-based healthy and sustainable food programme. It specifically sought to examine the perceived effects of the programme on the home environment and on parental engagement with schools. Study Design: A cross-sectional parent survey and a before-and-after school activity survey. Place and Duration of Study: Primary schools in England taking part in the Food for Life Partnership programme, between January 2008 and January 2011. Methodology: In 35 schools a pre-programme enrolment survey on parental involvement was completed and repeated at 18-24 months. In the same schools 740 parents responded to a cross-sectional survey on perceptions and effects of sustainable food education. Results: Parental involvement increased across a number of areas of food-related school

Research paper thumbnail of Champions and challenges: The Southmead youth sports development initiative

Research paper thumbnail of BAB community navigators project final evaluation report (1)

and Bristol Ageing Better for their invaluable assistance with the research that underpinned this... more and Bristol Ageing Better for their invaluable assistance with the research that underpinned this evaluation.

Research paper thumbnail of Food for life: A social return on investment analysis of the locally commissioned programme. Full Report