Specific outcomes data from quarter two evaluation April to September 2012

When interpreting this data it is important to note that we cannot always get certain data. For example there are more state benefits that have been stopped as a result of our work but sometimes we cannot get the information.

COMBINED DATA ALL 7 SITES, PADIHAM, ACCRINGTON, NELSON, ROSEGROVE, THURSBY, BACUP, HASLINGDEN Q2 2012
Total number of new referrals April – September 2012 – 254
Total number of socially isolated on at least weekly support – 19
Total number actively engaged with - 170
Work outcomes
Back to work / 7
Work ready / 13
Into volunteering / 18
Social isolation outcomes
Social isolation help – which is made up of:
  • New meaningful relationships
  • Group activities
On -going weekly bingo, day trips, group support / 56
6
5
Life skills outcomes
General support which = which is made up of:
  • Financially more stable
  • Relationships improved
  • Direction in life attained
  • Recreational drug use improved
  • Alcoholism improved
  • Parenting issues improved
  • Housing problems improved
  • Confidence improved
  • Engage more effectively with community
  • Better able to manage holistic well-being
/ 73
12
9
4
2
1
8
13
11
17
Other demographics
Helps Run GD / 2
Latest referrals not seen yet / 21
Benefits not now being paid as a result of GD
Job Seekers Allowance / 4
Employment Support Allowance / 1
Housing Benefit / 1
Council tax Benefit / 1
Clients re-housed / 8
GP medical notes – benefits directly attributable to Green Dreams
Number with demonstrable benefits in their GP medical notes – 46 = 27%
Markedly decreased appointments at the GP – 34 = 20%
Decreased appointments with mental health service – 6
Reduced anxiety – 12
Stopped or markedly reduced use of benzodiazepines – 4
Stopped using anti-anxiolytics – 2
Stopped using anti-depressants – 7
Actively seeking employment – 8
Better mental health – 15
Prevention of mental health emergency admission – 1
Prevented intention to self-harm – 2
Increased general medical compliance – 5
Stopped using recreational drugs – 1
Markedly reduced alcohol consumption – 2
Comments in patient’s medical notes about Green Dreams written by the GP
‘Increased self-esteem through Green Dreams’
‘Green Dreams has kept (the patient) going’
‘generally a lot more positive’
‘feeling generally more positive’
Patient feedback from the group
24 people questioned
Feel more confident / 24
Practical help given with forms and letter / 20
I now feels less isolated / 24
My well-being has improved since GD / 19
I know I can rely on GD for support / 21
‘I feel invigorated after much disappointment, especially in terms of earning a living again’
‘I can now see a future’
‘I have the support to face the challenges and obstacles that I have to overcome. You have identified my needs and supported me to achieve them. This has given me hope, reassurance and courage’.
‘Green Dreams is an amazing idea and a much needed support service’