Assessment: Commissioning home care for older people

Well-targeted home care interventions can have a positive effect on overall demand for other services. They can also have a positive impact on cost and efficiency. [4] This suggests that if commissioners had a better appreciation of the needs and service provision in their local areas, this will help them to plan and commission more useful services.

Commissioners should:

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