Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135) and index.
Note
Print version record.
Contents
Putting purchasing in context -- Case study: Choice -- Commissioning -- Case study: Feeding Mrs. Brown -- Meeting local needs -- Case study: Developing a commissioning plan -- Involving users and carers -- Case study: Conflicting rights -- Listening to users -- Case study: Better government for older people -- Direct payments -- Case study: Direct payments -- Care management -- Case study: Simple assessment -- Contracting -- Case study: Fairness to all -- Case study: Deciding on extensions -- Costs and prices -- Case study: Unit costs -- Case study: Cost effective care -- Purchasing quality care -- Next steps in Commissioning -- Activities.
Summary
This much needed guide to commissioning and purchasing in social care provides case studies, guidelines, and checklists to help readers to assess need, develop care plans and select suppliers of care.