Public Sector Consultants to health and social care organisations

Worked with a Local Authority and Primary Care Trust to accelerate the co-ordination and implementation of the Single Assessment Process for older people. Involved working across primary care, community health/social care services and the hospital/acute sector. As an adjunct to this work, developed a joint electronic health/social care assessment record to support SAP.
Assisted several Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities with implementation of various parts of the National Service Framework for Older People, especially developments in relation to intermediate care, age discrimination and information needs.
Devised new multi-agency joint commissioning arrangements for mental health services in a large London Borough. Involved analysing existing systems and processes, undertaking an options appraisal exercise and preparation for implementation, using the flexibilities under s.31of the Health Act, 1999. Budget for new joint service was c£25million p.a.
Developed and wrote a range of policies and eligibility criteria for a Health Authority (popn. 460,000, revenue budget c£265m) concerning NHS continuing health care, working to national Department of Health deadlines. Subsequent work included reviewing the implementation and effectiveness of these policies for five other Health Authorities in the South of England.
Improved the quality of residential and day care services provided by a London-based charity by evaluating its activities regarding care planning, monitoring, reviews and staff supervision. Designed a set of clear written standards by which performance could be measured and monitored.

	Public Sector Consultants to health and social care organisations Worked with a Local Authority and Primary Care Trust to accelerate the co-ordination and implementation of the Single Assessment Process for older people. Involved working across primary care, community health/social care services and the hospital/acute sector. As an adjunct to this work, developed a joint electronic health/social care assessment record to support SAP. Assisted several Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities with implementation of various parts of the National Service Framework for Older People, especially developments in relation to intermediate care, age discrimination and information needs. Devised new multi-agency joint commissioning arrangements for mental health services in a large London Borough. Involved analysing existing systems and processes, undertaking an options appraisal exercise and preparation for implementation, using the flexibilities under s.31of the Health Act, 1999. Budget for new joint service was c£25million p.a. Developed and wrote a range of policies and eligibility criteria for a Health Authority (popn. 460,000, revenue budget c£265m) concerning NHS continuing health care, working to national Department of Health deadlines. Subsequent work included reviewing the implementation and effectiveness of these policies for five other Health Authorities in the South of England. Improved the quality of residential and day care services provided by a London-based charity by evaluating its activities regarding care planning, monitoring, reviews and staff supervision. Designed a set of clear written standards by which performance could be measured and monitored. Contact us or enquire online for further information.