Speaking at this year’s National Children and Adult Services Conference, Mr Burstow said “there are still too many people who could benefit from personal budgets or direct payments and are missing out”. He called for a spotlight to be shone on councils performing badly on personalisation.
The minister also emphasised the need to focus on investing in prevention as a key area of work, particularly in the light of money saved by some councils from tightening the eligibility criteria used to qualify for care services.
Referring to reform of the social care system, the minister acknowledged change is not just about resources, but also about a drive to increase quality and standards. The White Paper on the future funding of social care is due to be published in April 2012.
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