Case studies

Sheffield, like other areas across the country, has found itself under a lot of scrutiny both regionally and nationally because of its delayed transfers of care (DTOC) performance. This example of how local areas are working to implement overall system change forms part of our managing transfers of care resource.

Managing transfers of care: an example of how a local area is working to implement system change. Kent’s transformation journey began in 2013 with the establishment of three programmes on care pathways, optimisation, and commissioning. This example of a local initiative forms part of our managing transfers of care resource.

Derbyshire County Council has been working with local partners to develop and deliver a clear plan for use of the improved Better Care Fund. The approach is helping to maintain capacity across both social work and the independent sector, and supporting system flow and hospital discharges. This example of how local areas are working to implement overall system change forms part of our managing transfers of care resource.