Written question WQ88626
- Asked by
- Tom GiffardConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What metrics does the Welsh Government use when measuring the efficacy of projects such as the Betsi Cadwaladr arts and minds project?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
The evaluation of the Arts and Minds project at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been organised by the health board as it is not a project we have commissioned. The health board tell me the evaluation is being conducted by Milestone Tweed, an external evaluation company experienced in carrying out evaluations of arts programs. The evaluation will use qualitative and quantitative techniques to measure general wellbeing, feelings of anxiety and depression, sociability and confidence, improved communication skills and capacity for managing mental and emotional wellbeing. Potential clinical measures such as reductions in medication are also being explored.