Personalised commissioning in adult social care

"The Department of Health now needs to gain a better understanding of the different ways to commission personalised services for users, and how these lead to improvements in user outcomes."

Personalised commissioning in adult social care
Comptroller and Auditor General
House of Commons
March 2016

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People in control of their own health and care

"The idea that people should have a stronger voice in decisions about their health and care, and that services should better reflect their needs and preferences, has been a policy goal of politicians and senior policy-makers in health for at least 20 years. Patients want it, and the evidence shows that when they are involved, decisions are better, health and health outcomes improve, and resources are allocated more efficiently."

People in control of their own health and care: The state of involvement
C Foot et al.
The King's Fund
November 2014

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Personal health budgets: including people with learning disabilities

"Implementing personal health budgets for people with learning disabilities can improve the quality of support, and thus the quality of life, for individuals and their families."

Personal health budgets: including people with learning disabilities
S Turner, A Giraud-Saunders
Think Local Act Personal

February 2014

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Personal health budgets

"Over the next year, clinical commissioning groups nationally may have to respond to requests for personal health budgets from up to 56,000 people."

Personal health budgets: challenges for commissioners and policy-makers
V Alakeson, B Rumbold
Nuffield Trust
August 2013

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Webinar: Personal health budgets and integrated care go under the microscope

16th and 18th July - online

"To support members to implement joint personal budgets, NHS Confederation is holding two webinars which will delve into key lessons from pilot sites, disseminate practical advice on overcoming challenges and help shape the support developed nationally for their roll-out."

Mental health providers are invited to take part on 16 July (12.45pm to 1.30pm)

Commissioners for all sectors are invited to attend the webinar on 18 July (12.45pm to 1.30pm)

Find out how to register here.

Personal health budgets: experiences and outcomes for budget holders at nine months

"These interviews suggest there is widespread potential for personal health budgets to lead to improvements in health and well-being."

Personal health budgets: experiences and outcomes for budget holders at nine months: fifth interim report
J Davidson, K Baxter, C Glendinning, K Jones, J Forder, J Caiels, E Welch, K Windle, P Dolan, D King
Department of Health
June 2012

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