Questions from Community Care – The twain shall meet

The twain shall met

By Robin Johnson

* How effective is preventive work? When resources are limited, should we be earmarking funding specifically for low-key practical support and preventive support services?
* Should local authorities have a larger role in identifying needs and gaps and co-ordinating links between preventive services and community care services, alongside their other responsibilities? Do you see Supporting People as being an effective vehicle for this ambition?
* What communication channels are there between frontline caseworkers and commissioning bodies to contribute to overall service mapping and planning in your area? How well do they seem to work?

GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 40 minutes per question