How would you describe this expression in one word? And more importantly, how do you measure it? This is a new definition of 'Donkey Work'; I'm SO excited to have been commissioned to help Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing evaluate the amazing impact of the work they they do, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund. Their beautiful little donkeys go into all kinds of settings; care homes, hospitals, schools, hospices; making an enormous difference to the wellbeing of their service-users. ❓But how do you understand that impact when those service-users have dementia and often can't reliably express their experience? ❓Or are children with SEN or complex needs who don't have to language to share? ❓What does 'wellbeing' even mean for all the different groups of people whose lives these donkeys touch? And what might this mean for developing preventative and non-clinical models of care? That's what we're going to spend the next 4 years trying to find out and I can't wait If you want to know more about evaluation support for your organisation, just comment ME or send me a DM. #emotionalwellbeing #animaltherapy #nonclinicalcare
Blissful! It’s immeasurable - the sheer joy of this this spontaneous encounter - like swimming in the sea and finding yourself surrounded by seals or dolphins - purely amazing 😻
Thanks for the mention Jo Stockdale. 😊
This is wonderful Jo - keep posting
Oh I love this Jo!! So exciting!
I see pure joy! I am so glad you are involved with this!
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1ythat's going to be an interesting longitudinal study Jo Stockdale looking at the 'Donkey KPIs' and impact - though I suspect the way to monitor, measure and assess will be an adapted variation of a balanced scorecard for wellbeing