Close joint working and information sharing between health and social care services is key to improving the quality of services children with disabilities and their families receive.
Local authorities already work closely with health colleagues to assess needs, collect feedback and promote good outcomes. We must learn from those who have successfully implemented joint commissioning arrangements, reduced waiting times, improved access to equipment and met children’s needs.
Under the reforms, services may be commissioned by six separate elements. This fragmentation makes effective local oversight and co-ordination even more crucial. Clear lines of responsibility, accountability and scrutiny must be established to ensure children and families benefit from co-ordinated and effective services.
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