Randomised controlled trial to evaluate the health effects of welfare advice accessed via primary health care: a pilot study

Conditions

General health status Not Applicable

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Interventions

Intervention group: Full welfare benefits assessment and assistance with claims where appropriate. The control group received the full intervention after a six-month delay.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Those aged 60 years and over living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People living in residential or nursing care homes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in health status, physical functioning, and levels of anxiety and depression.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in health-related behaviours (diet, alcohol, tobacco and physical activity) and in psycho-social and economic factors	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed