Evaluating the impact of a joint social care and NHS initiative

Based in North Wales, the Health Precinct is a partnership between Conwy County Borough Council, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and Public Health Wales.

People with chronic conditions are referred to the Health Precinct by a health professional. A key element of the Health Precinct is the emphasis it places on social interaction, encouraging people to take control over their day-to-day life.

This study involves:
1. A realist evaluation to explore “what works about the Health Precinct, for whom, why and in what contexts?”.
2. A Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis to explore the social value generated by the Health Precinct for its participants and the wider community.