Effect of a needs-based model of care on the characteristics of healthcare services in England: the i-THRIVE National Implementation Programme

Abstract

Aims Developing integrated mental health services that focus on the needs of children and young people is a key policy goal in England. The THRIVE Framework and its associated implementation programme, i-THRIVE, are now used in areas covering over 65% of England’s children. This study explores the experiences of staff involved with the i-THRIVE programme, assesses its effectiveness, and examines how local system working relationships influence the programme’s success.