YPAS is awarded CORC Accreditation in outcome and feedback measurement.

April 21, 2017

We are very proud to announce that YPAS has become amongst the first few services in the UK to receive the Accreditation in Outcome and Feedback Measurement. The Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC) is the UK’s leading membership organisation that collects and uses evidence to improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. We are delighted that we have gained the outcome and feedback measurement accreditation

The use of outcome measures is one of the most powerful tools available to children’s mental health services and having this recognised CORC Accreditation means that a set of standards, tools and guidance for ensuring the highest quality use of outcome and feedback measurement is embedded within YPAS, supporting children and young people’s mental health.

Nicky Martin, Counselling and Psychotherapy Service Manager at YPAS:

We have dedicated team of experienced practitioners who are committed to best practice in attaining excellent outcomes for the children, young people, families and carers of Liverpool. To be one of the first organisations to be accredited by Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC) is a fantastic achievement for YPAS.

Professor Miranda Wolpert MBE, Director of Child Outcomes Research Consortium:

We would like to commend you for being amongst the first few services to receive this award; we recognise the high level of commitment and preparation required for successful CORC Accreditation across the organisation. Congratulations!

More about CORC:

The Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC) is the UK’s leading membership organisation that collects and uses evidence to improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Founded in 2002 by a group of mental health professionals determined to understand the impact of their work, today members include mental health service providers, schools, professional bodies and research institutions from across Europe and beyond.

CORC hold data relating to mental health and wellbeing outcomes of more than 400,000 children and young people in the UK, representing the largest data set of this kind worldwide. www.corc.uk.net