In this issue we bring you the latest news about moves to increase the number of personal assistants (PAs) available in the region to care for service users.
With the pace of social care transformation picking up, and more people receiving personal budgets, the demand for PAs directly employed by service users is set to grow.
JIP has prepared for this by setting up the Personal Assistant Project. Its brief is to come up with ways of encouraging more people to work as PAs, and to generate ideas for improving professional standards.
Another development worth noting is the Market Shaping Project, set up to stimulate the creation of new and sustainable businesses and services that meet the demands of service users.
We look forward as always to receiving news and information about developments in adult social care in your local authority.
For the next issue, we’re particularly keen to hear about the work your council is doing on collaborative commissioning. Please send your details to Cathrina Louis, email:cathrinalouis@btinternet.com, by Wednesday 30 June 2010.
Eric Robinson JIP Personalisation Lead
Corporate Director of Social Care and HealthStaffordshire County Council
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