By Emma Stone and Claudia Wood
The Comprehensive Spending Review has marked out the future path of care funding. The authors look at the alternative models of care funding that have been applied over the past decade and set out features that should be applied in the future.
Read more on A FUNDING SETTLEMENT THAT WORKS FOR PEOPLE NOT SERVICES…
By Richard Cowley.
At a time when the UK’s population is being dubbed an ‘older, fatter and sicker’ generation, it is now the responsibility of the leisure industry and local authorities to work collaboratively. Richard Cowley, group health and wellbeing manager from DC Leisure, explains.
The Spending Review will cut council budgets by 28 % over the next four years resulting in significant job losses and a major rethink of how services are delivered. The Spending Review also lays the foundation for transformation of services when the pain of downsizing has subsided. The new concept of a community budget will be introduced in 2011 on a pilot basis. But transformational change based on the total place philosophy is many years down the track.
Read more on SPENDING REVIEW BRINGS FOUR YEARS OF DOWNSIZING BUT LAYS FOUNDATION FOR TRANSFORMATION…
By Imogen Blood
There is a growing number of diverse groups of older people with high support needs. Improvements in life expectancy mean that people aged 85 and over are the fastest growing age group in the population. The author looks at the different groups and the form of support they need. It was written as part of the JRF programme A Better Life.
Read more on OLDER PEOPLE WITH HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS – HOW TO EMPOWER THEM…
By Tom Raggett
The public sector is increasingly seeking to engage with its customers through digital channels. The author looks at the current use of digital engagement in UK government Departments and suggests some pragmatic steps to build on the good work that has already been done.
When the waters of deficit reduction have subsided the total place legacy will be there to help in the process of rebuilding public services. The brand will disappear, but the principles will be embedded in longer term change initiatives. This is the view of directors of the local government improvement and efficiency partnerships.
Read more on TOTAL PLACE LEGACY WILL SURVIVE DEFICIT REDUCTION TSUNAMI…
By Arlene Adams
The public sector is set to see extensive budget reductions. The social care sector is consequently left feeling apprehensive about the future. The author explains how social care departments can prepare for the future and strive to deliver more for less with better planning and commissioning and an adaptable approach.
Read more on INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE IN CARE SERVICES BRINGS COST SAVINGS…
By Robert O’Brien
The loss of information by public sector organisations is a continuing saga, but it can be prevented. The author describes the vital role that users play in the data protection process and he explains how technology can ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and fully engaged in carrying them out.
Read more on KEEPING INFORMATION SAFE AND AVOIDING DISASTER…
By Arlene Adams
By 2026, 40 per cent of the UK population will be over the age of 50, and councils must now start to consider effective methods of reducing costs, whilst maintaining high service standards. The author explores the importance of addressing and negotiating cost savings without reducing quality. She suggests looking to other industry sectors to find the answers.
By Kevin Young
Becoming redundant creates extreme stress. But redundancy also creates high stress levels in those who remain. Budget cuts mean change and change management skills need to be learned. The work of ex-colleagues has to be shared around and new skills are usually required. The author describes how this demand for new skills creates stress and explains what can be done to keep the stress levels down.
Read more on REDUCING THE STRESS ON STAFF WHO REMAIN AFTER THE CUTS…
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