The University Of Roehampton and NHS South London Integrated Care Board have published a report evaluating the implementation, context, and outcomes of the Community Health and Wellbeing Workers (CHWW) programme in Wandsworth, covering the period from September 2023 to March 2025.
The report found that the Wandsworth CHWW programme has demonstrated high feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness in its delivery model, while also identifying key lessons for sustaining and scaling the approach.
The CHWW model is inspired by Brazil’s successful Family Health Strategy, where trained
community members proactively support entire households without referral or discharge,
helping residents navigate services and improve wellbeing. Evidence from Brazil has shown improvements in national health outcomes, such as reduced cardiovascular and stroke mortality. The adapted UK model aims to reduce health inequalities, improve access to care, and provide persistent, relationship-based support within local neighbourhoods.
Read the full report here.