Outcome Measurement Framework for Mental Health Day Services
To help commissioners and providers to monitor, evaluate and measure theeffectiveness of day services for working-age adults with mental health
problems.
Many day services are being transformed into community resources that
promote social inclusion and promote the role of work and gaining skills in line
with current policy and legislation (DH, 2006a & DH, 2006b). Monitoring and
evaluating outcomes are key to ensuring the effectiveness and positive
personal impact of redesigned or refocused services. Fundamental
refocusing and redesign takes time, and impact should increase as services
develop. It is important to set realistic local targets to clarify what is expected
of services in the short and medium term.
This framework was produced by Ben Taylor, National Day Services Lead for
the National Social Inclusion Programme.
www.socialinclusion.org.uk