Having conversations as part of assessments with people who need care and support, rather than following a standard form, can help you commission local services that people want and need.
This report sets out a direction for improving the evidence base for personal budgets. It is a response to the National Audit Office’s 2016 report, which drew attention to the lack of a firm evidence base for understanding the impact of personal budgets.
The Personal Outcomes Evaluation Tool is developed by In Control and the Centre for Disability Research at Lancaster University. It measures the experiences of people in receipt of personal budgets and personalised care and support. In particular, how people experience the planning of their care.
The purpose of the Personal Outcomes Evaluation Tool (POET) survey 2015 for Personal Health Budget Holders and Family Carers is to provide insight into the experiences of personal health budget holders...
This Guide, aimed at council commissioners and providers, sets out how councils can contract flexibly with a service provider to meet a person's needs, and contract in a way that gives the person more...