This study commissioned by CFHS has now been completed and is available in the Publications library. The findings are the subject of an article which has been prepared for publication and presentations at a number of conferences.
Mental health and wellbeing
Evaluation of CHANGES Eat Well – Keep Well programme
In 2012-13 CFHS supported CHANGES Community Health Project to carry out a stage one evaluation of its Eat Well- Keep Active programme, as part of its work on the impact of food work on mental health and wellbeing. The evaluation was carried out by SCPHRP (Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy) and concludes that, …
Publisher: Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy
Publication category: Business and project development
Related topics: community food activity, evaluation, mental health, training and qualifications
Area of Work: Mental health and wellbeing
Second Helpings
This CFHS national learning exchange on food, mental health and wellbeing was held on Wednesday March 5, 10.00 – 3.45 at Discovery Point in Dundee with a focus on self-evaluation and the evidence that is being developed on the impact of work involving food on mental health and wellbeing. The programme from the day is …
Posted in CFHS updates
Areas of Work: Mental health and wellbeing, Networking and learning development
A rich picture
Participants from the Building Evidence of Impact programme met in Edinburgh on 4 July 2013 to share learning from their ongoing work on self-evaluation. Group members described the work they had been doing and the different tools and techniques used. They also looked at what they need to help them fly as they take their …
Posted in CFHS updates
Areas of Work: Funding, Mental health and wellbeing, Research and evaluation
Examining the evidence
CFHS has commissioned SCPHRP (Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy) at Edinburgh University to undertake an analysis of the learning from the work on evaluation that we have supported over the last year. The study will look at the reports on the self-evaluation work undertaken by participants on the Building Evidence of Impact …
Posted in CFHS updates
Areas of Work: Mental health and wellbeing, Research and evaluation
Evaluation of funding for training in food, nutrition and health
In 2009, CFHS provided funding to community based mental health organisations to provide training in food, nutrition and health has now been evaluated. A report on the outcomes [PDF, 111kb] is now available.
Posted in CFHS updates
Areas of Work: Funding, Mental health and wellbeing, Research and evaluation
Second helpings
Following on from the Mind the Menu event in 2012, Second Helpings offered a further opportunity for organisations working in the field to network and share their practice.