Table 1

Characteristics of participants from the three focus groups

Individuals with lived experience FGDFront-line staff FGDManager/commissioner FGD
5 participants.

  • 2 female.

  • 3 male.

7 participants.

  • 6 female.

  • 1 male.


6 different organisations representing service provision for the following:

  • 2 mental health.

  • 1 housing.

  • 1 homelessness.

  • 1 MCN.

  • 1 drug and alcohol.

9 participants.

  • 6 female.

  • 3 male.


8 different organisations representing service provision for the following:

  • 2 housing.

  • 2 mental health.

  • 2 MCN.

  • 1 local council/government.

  • 1 drug and alcohol.

  • FGD, focus group discussion; MCN, multiple complex needs.