Parity of Esteem policy: an examination of its implementation, V0.3
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Parity of Esteem policy: an examination of its articulation, implementation, and effectiveness
IRAS ID
283802
Contact name
Stevie Creese
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham, Head of Research Governance & Integrity
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
2066005, UK Research and Inovation gateway
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 4 months, 31 days
Research summary
The project hopes to understand better the efforts made in making Parity of Esteem (PoE) a reality. The research aims to develop a theory. This theory is expected to present ideas that will explain how PoE has moved from a national policy to changes at a local level. The theory will also highlight the challenges and successes of PoE and is hoped to go some way in making recommendations for future policy and practice.
The project has two phases. Phase one does not require Health Research Authority (HRA) approval; therefore, approval is sought for phase two.
Urgent action is needed to improve mental health services. We know that those with a mental health problem face discrimination. One way to tackle this discrimination is by something known as Parity of Esteem (PoE). PoE is a government policy idea that tries to give physical and mental health equal consideration. The Government aimed to get this type of equality by 2020, but we know that it has not been achieved. This project will look at why PoE has not been achieved, and more importantly, the challenges of implementing PoE by speaking with those involved.
Research questions for this part of the project:
1. What is the programme theory that underpins PoE within national policy?
2. How has PoE been understood and enacted locally?
3. What have been the intended and unintended consequences of PoE?This part of the project will take place at two locations. These two locations will be known as case sites. In each of the two case site areas, key people will be approached for an interview; this includes senior leaders/managers/clinicians, practitioners and those who use services. Each case site will be selected based on an NHS area (also known as Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)).
REC name
West Midlands - Black Country Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/WM/0132
Date of REC Opinion
14 Jul 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion