This study in attempting to deter mine the effect of a goal facilitation tool as a driver for quality improvement in homecare was experimental in nature and thus had limitations arising inherently from this approach. Only 6.2% (263/4234) of those screened for inclusion into the study were eligible to participate. However, 25% of those excluded did not receive homecare (1,027/3,971). This may mean that the findings of the study are only able to be generalised to those older people refer red for homecare who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. This is of particular relevance as the current study excluded those with moderate or severe cognitive impairment. Previous use of TARGET in planning community-based services for those with impaired cognition [18] showed the tool to be less effective in determining goals for people with moderate to severe cognitive impairment. Identification of the goal using TARGET through discussion with a proxy (carer or family member) is suggested as a practical method as supported by a number of studies exploring a personcentred approach to delivering healthcare to people with cognitive impairment [24, 25]. However, the current study did not focus on this and additional training would be required to implement this strategy