Technology is a key driver for councils to re-engineer processes and move from a vertical, departmental operation to a horizontal cross function way of working. Because of the fundamental nature of this change some are finding difficulty in making the transition. The author describes how two very different councils have met the challenge and the benefits that resulted.

MORE COUNCILS TO SHARE FUNDING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT

Ten local authorities are to get a share of 18.5 million pounds of Government money for projects designed to help older people to lead more independent lives and to stay in their own homes. The announcement by the Care Services Minister, Ivan Lewis, marked the beginning of the next stage in piloting the Partnerships for Older People Projects.

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CHARITY ADDS TO CONCERNS OVER CRISIS IN SOCIAL CARE

A lack of Government spending is leading to a deepening crisis in social care provision that could see almost twenty per cent of people having to take on the role of carer within the next 30 years, according to a report from the national disability charity, Vitalise, to mark Carers Rights Day. It wants to see a major review of social care provision.

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