Web based tool for planning and commissioning care

Planning4care is a web based tool provided by the Audit Commission to help councils, primary care trusts and care providers make informed decisions about future commissioning plans.


It helps authorities build a picture of the care needs of local populations, identifies areas of high and unmet need, links needs to service requirements and costs, and explores the impact of different scenarios.


The tool saves time and resources needed for data analysis and forecasting.
It also provides:

• local estimates of social care need and service requirements to 2030


• a strategic needs assessment summary report


• information on the potential impact of different decisions and changing demographic trends.

It builds on national models for long term care projections for older people, and learning disability and mental health groups.

Planning4care (Older People) for local authorities and PCTs starts from £5,000 for a strategic needs assessment report, scenario mapping, access to the website and a half-day introductory briefing.

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