Examples of OPP's Evaluation Work
Dorset POPP evaluation
Two year evaluation of the Dorset POPP pilot initiative. June 2006-March 2010.
Poole POPP evaluation
Two year evaluation of the Poole POPP pilot initiative. June 2006-May 2008.
Common Assessment Framework in London
A 7 month development project working with three London boroughs to establish their readiness for developing a Common Assessment Framework for older people, in order to inform London wide developments in transforming public services for older people. London Councils. October 2006-June 2007
Ransackers evaluation
An evaluation of life long learning opportunities for older people, for Centre for Policy on Ageing and Better Government for Older People. June 2007-December 2008
National Development Programme of the Older People’s Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL)
A three year evaluation to scope and promote the use of independent advocacy services and support for older people across the UK, commissioned by OPAAL and funded by DH. Start date December 2004; end date December 2007
Evaluating ‘Promoting Independence and Carers Grants’
A 2 year research and development programme supporting and evaluating progress in promoting independence and wellbeing in Tower Hamlets, in partnership with statutory and non statutory agencies and local communities (across all ‘adult services’);
National evaluation of the pre retirement health initiative
First mentioned in NHS Plan and later announced under Standard 8 of the NSF (final report The Gap Years is published on the HDA website (www.hda-online.org.uk);
Evaluation of phase two of the London Older People's Service Development Programme (LOPSDP).
“Valuing Experience”
Research Team: Meena Patel and Alison Macadam - 6 month evaluation of a video and resource pack produced by Mental Health Media exploring experiences of mental health problems by older people. Start date January 2005, end date July 2005.
Evaluating ‘Time for Action’
A two year evaluation of the development of the training programme for Action on Elder Abuse, commissioned by Action on Elder Abuse and funded by Comic Relief.