Personal health budgets have been shown to improve quality of life and reduce the use of inpatient care and to be cost-effective. From April 2015, NHS England expects clinical commissioning groups...
For the second year, the POET survey has included people with personal health budgets, whose support is funded by the NHS. Since 1 October 2014 people receiving continuing care (including children) have...
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 is a report of three workshops; the workshops were held in April 2013 and aimed at council staff responsible for implementing Self-Directed Support (SDS). The purpose of the workshops was to share...
The Poet survey looks at the experiences of personal budget holders and their carers and is based on the Personal Outcomes Evaluation Tool (POET). Published by TLAP, In Control and Lancaster University,...
The report updates guidance on strategies for increasing take up of direct payments for all groups. The report includes a number of case studies; they help to gain a better understanding of the main...
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.