Cambridgeshire's Multi-Systemic Therapy service's move to a mutual model of delivery: Evaluation report

This document describes an evaluation of the transition of Cambridgeshire's multi-systemic therapy services to a mutual model known as Family Psychology Mutual (FPM). The evaluation employed a mixed-method approach, including interviews, focus groups, workshops, and economic analysis, to examine various aspects of the transition such as preparation, stakeholder engagement, staff involvement, and financial implications. The findings suggest that effective transition required time, strong leadership, and clear communication, and highlighted the importance of adhering to the MST model while recognizing the potential cost savings of the mutual model. Challenges faced included funding, stakeholder buy-in, and changes to staff terms and conditions. Although the evaluation did not assess client outcomes or compare different models, and the cost-benefit analysis was based on pre-transition assumptions, it was deemed appropriate. The document underscores the need for ongoing evaluation of the mutual model, including staff participation in decision-making and long-term monitoring to demonstrate value. It also discusses the broader implications of mutual models for public service delivery and the importance of treatment fidelity in MST. The document concludes with the significance of evaluating impact and outcomes, sharing best practices, and understanding local socio-economic factors for informing service delivery and policy decisions. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Education (DfE)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Process evaluation
• Process methods: Individual interviews
• Value for money methods: Cost-benefit analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: July 2017

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes