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Issue 238
Councils “Struggling” to Build The Case For Preventative Digital Care
Local authorities are struggling to make the investment case for preventative digital care, according to a commission looking at proactive care services. Led by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and the TEC Services Association (TSA), the Commission has heard from more than 50 social care leaders at councils across the UK, with the majority saying a lack of
evidence, guidance and best practice is hindering their ability to fund and scale preventative services that use technology enabled care. A common issue experienced by local authorities is a focus on getting investment to purchase technology solutions, but without consideration of everything else it takes to deliver real service transformation.
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