Evaluation of the aftercare funding programme

Summary

This evaluation shows that the Aftercare Funding Programme filled a critical gap in the gambling harms care pathway by strengthening the long-term recovery sector, building provider capacity and partnerships and generating evidence to inform future commissioning and policy decisions.

Topics covered

Long-term recovery support and services
Service user outcomes and experiences
Provider capacity and partnership development
Evidence for effective practice and future commissioning

Key findings

Service users reported improved wellbeing, confidence, and recovery capital.
Providers strengthened capacity, skills, and partnership networks.
Lived-experience staff were critical to service effectiveness.
Flexible funding enabled adaptation and innovation across projects.
The aftercare fund generated evidence to guide future commissioning and policy.

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Evaluation of the aftercare funding programme

Evaluation of the aftercare funding programme