Evaluations
This page brings together our evaluation reports, demonstrating the impact, learning, and outcomes of our work.
Preprint – Experiences of Families using an Early Example of Neighbourhood Multidisciplinary Care for Children & Young People: A Qualitative Exploration using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability I.Litchfield, F.Dutton, L.Harper, S.Kaur, C.Luxmoore, L.Rahman, C.Wolhuter, C.Bird May 2026
In the United Kingdom the rapid implementation of multidisciplinary primary care for children and young people has begun despite a lack of robust evidence This study provides valuable insight into the experiences and preferences of families using an early example of a neighbourhood multidisciplinary care team in a socio-economically challenged ward in Birmingham. The collocated combination of clinical and social support was welcomed as was the personalised nature of the clinical care and the value of the practical support and advocacy to address families’ complex social needs.
Integrating Health Care and Early Years Support for CYP Living in Deprivation: A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of SCZ M.Melyda, M.Monahan, C.Bird, T. Roberts, L.Harper, I.Litchfield 2024
The SCZ shows the potential that integrating health and social care that is place- based is potentially cost- effective, with its early years support likely enhancing the cost- effectiveness of the intervention compared with standard primary care.
Exploring the Design and Impact of Integrated Health and Social Care Services for CYP Living in Undeserved Populations: A Systematic Review C.Bird, L.Harper, S.Muslim, D.Yates, I.Litchfield 2025
This study aims to explore the evidence for interventions that integrate child health and social care and support programmes and the impact they have on child health and wellbeing.
Understanding the influences on the design and delivery of an integrated child health and social care service in underserved communities in the UK: A qualitative exploration using the SELFIE framework I.Litchfield, L.Harper, M.Syed, F.Dutton, M.Melyda, C.Wolhuter, C.Bird 2025
To use evidence drawn from staff delivering a collocated integrated health and social support service for children, to inform similar care offers. The pilot appeared to deliver multiple benefits for both patients and staff particularly through collocating health care and social support. However, sustainable integrated health and social care requires greater institutional commitment and leadership.
The study provides early data on the impact of multi disciplinary neighbourhood care to support commissioners and healthcare providers planning/deliveringsimilar offers.
SCZ as a National Exemplar in NHS Guidance for Neighbourhood Health 2025
This guidance outlines the principles and core components that underpin all neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams for children and young people, with Sparkbrook Children’s Zone being one of them.