Government policies
Better services for vulnerable people initiative
| Starting dates |
1997: initiated 1999: Joint investment plans for older people 2000: extended to all care groups |
|---|---|
| Key department | Department of Health |
| Key delivery agency | Health authorities and local authorities jointly |
| Budget/target/comment | Requires all local and health authorities to draw up Joint Investment Plans to co-ordinate development of services with the aims of ensuring necessary provision while minimising unnecessary admissions to hospitals and care centres. |