HIIC National Evaluation
During the course of 2005/2006 a full national evaluation of the Health Issues in the Community Course was undertaken. The key aims of this exercise were to make an assessment of how involvement in the initiative makes an impact on:
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the personal health and well-being of participants
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involvement in communities and community organisations
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the service delivery and decision-making of organisations, agencies and other stakeholders
The evaluation was carried out by Hall Aitken Consulting who:
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conducted extensive desk research into the delivery of HIIC over the period from 2000 -2005
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interviewed and sent questionnaires to a range of key stakeholders including students, ex-students, tutors, core trainers, HIIC Partners, and other people/organisations with a knowledge of or involvement with HIIC
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carried out 4 in-depth case studies in Fife, West Lothian, Drumchapel (Glasgow), and Lochaber
Key Findings
- There have been significant impacts on the health and well-being of participants in HIIC Courses
- Around 85% of participants report improvements in confidence and self-esteem
- most participants feel that they have increased influence over factors affecting their health
- the majority of participants had indicated some level of positive impact on their employability
- around 84% of participants had indicated that involvement in the course had resulted in learning progression
- the majority of participants are becoming more involved in their communities and several have gone on to set up community groups or take forward local health projects
- local stakeholders identify a change in the way some statutory services consider community health issues
- there is evidence to suggest that there is a positive impact on staff who have been involved in developing or delivering courses locally
Reports
The evaluation reports comprise the following:
The Case Studies:
