Table 4 Likert statements on universal (HV) and Flying Start (FS) health visitors’ referrals to other agencies
In my area | Strongly agree/Agree (HV) | Strongly agree/Agree (FS) | Strongly agree/Agree (overall) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thresholds for children’s safeguarding services are very high | 75% (58/77) | 75% (49/65) | 76% (117/154) | 0.912 |
Thresholds for mental health services are very high | 73% (56/77) | 72% (47/65) | 73% (112/154) | 0.435 |
HVs refer clients for mental health services via the GP | 68% (n = 50/74) | 74% (n = 48/65) | 70% (n = 105/150) | 0.141 |
As Health visiting is a universal service HVs are often alone in supporting families | 66% (51/77) | 62% (43/69) | 65% (n = 103/158) | 0.622 |
Third sector services contribute to keeping children safe | 51% (n = 38/74) | 45% (n = 30/65) | 48% (n = 73/153) | 0.393 |
There are clear guidelines for referring to mental health services | 43% (n = 33/76) | 43% (n = 29/68) | 42% (n = 66/156) | 0.494 |
Perinatal mental health services are easy to access | 38% (n = 29/76) | 48% (n = 33/69) | 42% (n = 66/157) | 0.453 |