Sharing Current Scottish Practice

Evaluation of ACP in Ayrshire

The University of the West of Scotland have produced an evaluation report of a project by NHS Ayrshire & Arran looking to evaluate use of advance and anticipatory care planning in North Ayrshire.

Focusing on patients with palliative care needs, a demonstration site was established in North Ayrshire in November 2010 to engage with local staff and promote the use of the ACP process. This was to be achieved principally through the provision of education and the development of documentation.

The overall aim of the demonstration site was to reduce avoidable admissions to hospital by April 2013. The evaluation report is available here: weblink