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Community equipment services
The Prime Minister launched the transforming community equipment and wheelchair services programme (TCEWS) in June 2006.
Creating a new delivery model that has users and carers at heart
The programme's remit was to work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop a radical new model for delivery of community equipment and wheelchair services in England, which has the interests of users and carers at its heart. The programme was to look at how to make best use of the strengths of the third and private sector, be supported by an outline business case, and an indication of market appetite for change.
Transforming community equipment: a vision for the future
Following the review and consultation period, the Department of Health developed a conceptual model which puts community equipment users at the heart of services.
It refocuses professionally trained staff toward re-abling in order to increase their productivity, allow extra focus to be placed on individuals with complex needs, and release resources for front line services.
The model is not mandatory but it effectively demonstrates a way to deliver a personalised service, for both self funders and those supported by the state.
It supports the prevention and the personalisation agenda for the whole population, encouraging independence, and also enabling the public to anticipate and plan for the future needs of family and friends.
Wheelchair services
The outcome of the first phase with regard to wheelchair services was not as positive. Therefore the Minister requested a further data gathering exercise and asked the programme to report to him in autumn 2007.
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Care services efficiency delivery programme
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