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What size is 'just right' for a care provider? This book explores size as an independent variable in care services, comparing outcomes and value for money across micro, small, medium and large organisations.

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"A well-researched contribution by leading experts in this subject. Essential reading for policy professionals, providers of social care and the growing social and micro-enterprise community." Alex Murdock, Professor Emeritus, London South Bank University

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Introduction: what size is ‘just right’ for a care provider?; Why study size?; Enterprise and care; Methods for co-productive research; What it means to be micro; Micro-enterprises: better outcomes at a lower cost; Enacting personalisation on a micro scale; Micro innovation: what, how and who?; How micro-enterprise performs; Sustainability: are micro-enterprises built to last?; Conclusion: scaling down?; Appendix 1: Site one interview schedule; Appendix 2: Adapted ASCOT tool; Appendix 3: Developing the innovation theme codes.

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    A Paperback / softback by Catherine Needham, Kerry Allen, Kelly Hall

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/12/2016
      ISBN13: 9781447319238, 978-1447319238
      ISBN10: 1447319230
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      Health systems and services Social welfare, social policy and social services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      What size is 'just right' for a care provider? This book explores size as an independent variable in care services, comparing outcomes and value for money across micro, small, medium and large organisations.

      Trade Review
      "A well-researched contribution by leading experts in this subject. Essential reading for policy professionals, providers of social care and the growing social and micro-enterprise community." Alex Murdock, Professor Emeritus, London South Bank University

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: what size is ‘just right’ for a care provider?; Why study size?; Enterprise and care; Methods for co-productive research; What it means to be micro; Micro-enterprises: better outcomes at a lower cost; Enacting personalisation on a micro scale; Micro innovation: what, how and who?; How micro-enterprise performs; Sustainability: are micro-enterprises built to last?; Conclusion: scaling down?; Appendix 1: Site one interview schedule; Appendix 2: Adapted ASCOT tool; Appendix 3: Developing the innovation theme codes.

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