Well Together Service (Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust)

The Well Together Service is a service offering a diverse array of interesting, sociable, health-led community-based activities facilitated by dedicated volunteers across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale, and Craven. The service aims to enhance community health and wellbeing, foster social connections, and empower individuals to lead active and fulfilling lives across the region.

The Well Together service resulted in multiple benefits for service users, including increased confidence in managing their physical and mental wellbeing, and improved social wellbeing. Additionally, service users appear to be satisfied with their experience, with the majority likely to recommend the groups to others. For volunteers, findings suggest being part of the service has increased their sense of purpose as well as feelings of connectedness to their local community and overall emotional wellbeing. Staff who referred into the service also appear to be satisfied with their experience, suggesting it can help to aid patient recovery and improve overall emotional and physical wellbeing

The evaluation findings highlight the significant positive impact community wellbeing services can have in supporting individuals to effectively manage their health and wellbeing.

In addition to the full evaluation report, infographics have also been prepared showing the impact on volunteers and service users. 

Please click here for the full evaluation report