ABSTRACT

This text is based on the practical experience of pilot schemes which have identified a variety of opportunities and innovative ideas which others can adopt and develop. This book is a reference for principals and managers of fundholding practices, those thinking about becoming fundholders, and for the managers of provider units seeking to expand their services, including the commissioning authorities.

chapter 1|4 pages

An introduction to total purchasing

chapter 4|13 pages

Project management

chapter 5|21 pages

Contracting for change

chapter 7|16 pages

Information management

chapter 10|8 pages

Social services and total purchasing