Question from Community Care – False economies: the risks for councils who cut services without thinking

False economies: the risks for councils who cut services without thinking

By Rob Griffiths

* How can practitioners ensure that the voice of the user is heard in strategic planning? (GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 15 minutes)

* To what extent would greater clarity about the relative cost of different services help to improve case management decisions? (20 minutes)

* Cost effective services require more emphasis on the use of outcomes in assessment and care planning. How could this be achieved in your practice setting? How might this change the relationship between the care manager/practitioner and service providers? (30 minutes)