Contracting for Change: Contracts in Health, Social Care, and Other Local Government Services

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Kieron Walsh (late Professor of Public Sector Management, late Professor of Public Sector Management, University of Birmingham) Nicholas Deakin (Professor of Social Policy and Administration, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham)

Contracting for Change

Contracts in Health, Social Care, and Other Local Government Services

Kieron Walsh (late Professor of Public Sector Management, late Professor of Public Sector Management, University of Birmingham), Nicholas Deakin (Professor of Social Policy and Administration, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham), Paula Smith (Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham) , Peter Spurgeon (Director of Research and Consultancy, Health Services Management Centre, Director of Research and Consultancy, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham)

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Oxford University Press
01 July 1997

Central government; Management & management techniques; Privatisation; Civil service & public sector; Health systems & services

There has been much speculation about the introduction of the contract culture in the public services and its consequences for those involved (including service users). This book, which is based on original research, sets out to examine the impact of contracts in three areas of the public service: health, social services, and other government activities.

These findings are set in the context of policy development for the public sector as a whole. Detailed case studies in selected areas reveal the varying different patterns that have emerged. A study of the attitudes of those involved illuminates the different perspectives of participants. In the concluding chapters the authors review the policy implications of the study and identify likely future developments.

By: Kieron Walsh (late Professor of Public Sector Management late Professor of Public Sector Management University of Birmingham), Nicholas Deakin (Professor of Social Policy and Administration, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham), Paula Smith (Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham), Peter Spurgeon (Director of Research and Consultancy, Health Services Management Centre, Director of Research and Consultancy, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham), Neil Thomas (Director of the Social Policy Group, Director of the Social Policy Group, University of Birmingham)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780198289456
ISBN 10: 0198289456
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 July 1997
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicholas Deakin is Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham. He has been Private Secretary to Minister of State 1962-3; Head of Central Policy Unit, GLC, 1972-80; Scientific Advisor, Department of Health, 1986-91; Vice-Chairman, Social Affairs Committee, ESRC, 1984-6; Chair, Social Policy Association, 1989-92.

Reviews for Contracting for Change: Contracts in Health, Social Care, and Other Local Government Services

This analysis provides a detailed and incisive explanation of the various states of market and contract development in these public services. Additional insight is provided by reflections on the international experience of contracting in seven countries...This excellent book is an appropriate tribute to [Kieran Walsh's] legacy. Health Service Journal January 1998.