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Green Book supplementary guidance: wellbeing

Supplementary guidance to the Green Book covering the consideration of wellbeing as part of the Green Book methodology

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This supplementary guidance outlines how and where wellbeing should be considered in the relevant parts of the Green Book methodology, with an overview of the key findings from the current wellbeing literature. It includes an overview of how wellbeing evidence can inform the strategic stages of policymaking as well as ‘step by step’ guidance for analysts on how wellbeing impacts can be assessed, and in some cases where evidence allows, monetised and included in cost benefit analysis. It also includes guidance on how to include wellbeing in monitoring and evaluation in line with the requirements of the Green Book.

The Green Book and this supplementary guidance is supported by the wider collection of accompanying guidance and materials.

Published 26 July 2021
Last updated 18 November 2022 + show all updates
  1. New link to the Green Book and its collection of accompanying guidance and materials collection page to improve signposting.

  2. First published.