It is important to understand how the CVD DES programme is being implemented in different GP practices, whether it is reaching those most in need, and whether it is working as intended. This helps to guide the ongoing development of the programme, and provides assurance that public money is being used effectively. Monitoring and evaluation of the programme is underway, and this student internship project will contribute to this by undertaking qualitative research with stakeholders to better understand their experiences of, and perspectives on, the programme. This may be with staff delivering the programme, or patients who are receiving the intervention. Good links are in place with third sector organisations supporting local delivery and their role in doing this may form a particular focus of this work.  
 
Research will most likely be undertaken using semi-structured interviews and will be with a range of stakeholders from different health boards and areas of varying levels of socio-economic deprivation. Robust analysis of the data gathered and a report of this will be incorporated into the overall year 1 evaluation report of the programme.