Direct payments and personal budgets are two of the most exciting and important
developments in adult social care since the Second World War. From very small-scale …

Background Internationally, deinstitutionalization and the provision of community-based
care are growing policy aims. Several developed countries have thus introduced cash-for …

This article reviews the design and delivery features of individualised budgets for disabled
and older adults to understand the mechanisms for disaggregation and collaboration in the …

Introduction With the escalating burden of chronic disease and multimorbidity in India, owing
to its ageing population and overwhelming health needs, the Indian Health care delivery …

Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized art therapy as an
effective supportive mechanism for the maintenance and restoration of mental health. In …

This book addresses the ways in which individualised, market-based models of disability
support provision have been mobilised in and across different countries through cross …

There are different conceptualisations in the co-production literature as to what co-
production is and what it isn't. A key part of this debate is around the balance in co …

Background: Individual Health Budget (IHB) is an intervention for recovery in mental health
services, providing personalized care for subjects with severe disorders and complex needs …

This article seeks to understand the challenges of combining the distinct aims of
personalisation and integration in adult social care. Addressing the local context of service …

Over the last 30 years, a number of countries have set about reforming their long-term care
systems in response to changing demographics and growing care needs. But despite a …