November 202 – An online book party, this webinar celebrates Emma Harewood’s book about her personal journey and perspectives around launching The Lighthouse. It also features an interview with the author about the Lighthouse, the turning points to launching the service, her motivation to persevere on the long journey to launching it, and what to expect in the future. Special speakers who had a key role in the process to launching the service bring extra insight.

“As a health practitioner, I was vehemently protective of the children’s data and did not think that many children and families would want their data shared with an evaluation team. Interestingly, because the families that use The Lighthouse want to see it continue for future families, over 80% consented …”

Page 146, Journey to the Lighthouse, Emma Harewood

The Journey to the Lighthouse is essential reading for anyone on their own journey to launch and operate Barnahus and similar setups – not only for inspiration but also on practical considerations for every step along the way.

Since the launch of this book, the Lighthouse has concluded its pilot phase in 2022, and secured ‘business as usual’ funding. The Lighthouse has built upon the insights gained from the pilot and has evolved into the service it is today. For more information and to contact the service, please email thelighthouse.ask@nhs.net

The Lighthouse is a full member of the PROMISE Barnahus Network.

The above has produced with co-funding from European Union. The contents herein are the sole responsibility of the respective project partnership and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission.