 having a single point of contact for families. However, there were mixed responses around who was well-placed to carry out the role. Some LA-employed and Health stakeholders highlighted that Early Help and Health teams were well-placed to take on FHLP roles, with others indicating that it could be daunting for them, particularly at the earlier stages of FFCP implementation. 35 "The Family Help Lead Practitioner role has been really good. I think it's about recognizing that families have different needs and you need different people to address different needs at different times and I think the model allows that flexibility.” Strategic lead [Health], Wave 1 (February 2025) "We [Health] are still trying to avoid it and get someone else to do it... as there will be issues of changes & confidence. It's really daunting... Being the lead practitioners from Health is quite scary because it would generate so much work.” – Frontline worker [Health], Wave 1 (November 2024) The survey findings conveyed some of these mixed views. The survey findings from Feb 25 conveyed some of these mixed views. 47% of respondents agreed that the FHLP role had enabled a combined team approach in ensuring the most appropriate professional was allocated to a family in Feb 25 (48% in Wave 1 areas, and 46% in Wave 2 areas). A further 37% reported that they were unsure (with 39% in Wave 1 areas and 35% in Wave 2) (see Appendix 5, Q27). Additionally, the Feb 25 survey highlighted some uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of support for alternatively qualified workers in FHLP roles. 37% of all staff agreed that support was effective, however 20% disagreed, and a further 45% were unsure (consistent across Wave 1 and 2 areas). Between organisations, 42% of LA staff agreed, compared to 29% of Education s