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Evaluation of the Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance (BOPPAA)

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Evaluation details

This evaluation examines the Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance (BOPPAA) using a mixed-methods systems and outcomes approach. It combines a…

Evaluation of ARC Fitness: a substance use service in Northern Ireland

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Evaluation details

This evaluation examines the ARC Fitness Addiction Recovery and Family Support programmes delivered in Northern Ireland. It adopts a mixed-methods design,…

A mixed-methods realist evaluation of the Sutton Parenting Offer

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Evaluation Details

What will we do?

We will explore how the Sutton Parenting Offer works in real life. This includes…

Be Well Free Swimming Programme, Tower Hamlets

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Evaluation details

The evaluation looks at the Targeted Free‑Swimming Programme in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.  This programme aims to help people…

PHIRST Webinar, Creating a lasting legacy through evaluation

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This webinar took place on 25 April 2024

This session discussed…

Dr Paul Lester

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Dr Paul Lester is a Senior Research Associate in Public Health at Loughborough University.

Paul provides support conducting a broad range of evaluations following a mixed methods approach. Having worked…

Dr Akusile Makawa

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Aku Makawa is a Research Associate on the PHIRST Light programme, based at Loughborough University. He has a background in physical activity and mental health, with a particular focus on…

Perfect Asamoah

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Perfect is a Research Associate on the PHIRST Light team and is based at the University of Nottingham. She holds a Masters in Global Health and has worked in…

Dr Samuel Cooke

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Samuel is a rural and coastal health researcher with a particular interest in cancer inequalities and how these are shaped by geographic and social contexts. He has experience working…

Denis Ngina

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Denis Ngina is a Research Associate at the University of Nottingham. He has a public health and medical statistics background. He is passionate about improving health and well-being through…

Prof Elizabeth Orton

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Professor Elizabeth Orton is the Chief Investigator for PHIRST Light.

She is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Nottingham and a Consultant in Public Health in Leicestershire…