Delegates at the NCAS Conference were told that Adult Social
Care services are facing a 'radical transformation' as they begin
to confront the challenges posed by severely reduced budgets. adass
President Richard Jones said Directors of Adult Social Services
must "face up to the challenges of how we move forward in a context
of increasing demand, reducing resources and major change'.
CM2000 were at the event which took place in Manchester in early
November and found delegates to be very receptive to the idea of
saving money through implementing end- to-end care monitoring,
scheduling and financial management.
Mark Thomas, Commercial Director said "There was a lot of
interest in the case studies we were showcasing. Devon County
Council saved £1 million in their first year of implementing our
award winning system. That figure is difficult to ignore when you
are being forced to save money but don't want to compromise service
delivery."
"We recognise the difficult job Directors of Social Services
have to do and we're keen to show how the Councils we already work
with have made cashable savings and efficiency gains."
Following the conference the adass are challenging the
Government to justify the notion that Councils have no excuse to
cut adult care services over the coming years - despite the budget
cuts. There appears to be a huge difference in the estimated
increase required to cope with demographic pressures - with the
Government suggesting 1.9% a year from 2011-15 and adass putting
the figure at 4%.
To find out how CM2000 can help save money call 0121 308
3010.