3 November 2016

Transforming social care through the use of IT

Transforming social care through the use of information and technology
LGA, IPC November 2016
  • In line with the vision explored in Stepping up to the place this report explores current innovations and a future vision for care that is enabled by the use of information and technology.
  • The paper provides examples of transformation in practice, drawing out case studies where digital technology and the use of information is actively enabling change. 
  • This paper is structured around five key themes where information and technology is already having an enabling role in the delivery of relational based services:
    • Integrating services and information for children, families and adults
    • Enabling people to interact with care services through digital channels
    • Promoting independence and wellbeing through the use of digital services and technology
    • Integrating commissioning through the improved use of information and analysis
    • Enabling care professionals to work from any base at any time