Table 1 Interview schedules

Interview schedule parent interviews^a

1. Can you tell me about your experience of care from the hospice at home team?

2. What was the best thing about the programme for your child and family?

3. Can you tell me about any challenges you encountered with the programme?

3. Can you tell me about any changes you would recommend that could enhance your experience of the hospice at home programme?

Interview schedule focus groups^b

1. What is the nature of your role with the hospice at home team?

2. What were your expectations of your role in this programme at the start?

3. How do you see your role at the moment?

3. Are there any local policies and guidance for your interactions with the service?

4. What do you think is working well in the current programme?

5. Can you tell me about any changes you would recommend that could improve the programme?