A qualitative process evaluation of universal free school meal provision in two London secondary schools.
Patricia E JessimanVictoria R CarlisleKatie BrehenyRona CampbellRussell JagoMarcus RobinsonSteve StrongJudi KidgerPublished in: BMC public health (2023)
This small-scale pilot study suggests that UFSM in secondary schools is feasible and acceptable, but more evidence is required from larger studies on the impact on long-term health, psychosocial and educational outcomes. Future, larger studies should also include detailed economic evaluations so this approach can be compared with other possible interventions.