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It is about time to recognise the value of unpaid carers’ participation and using the time that they have. The best feedback that we will get is unpaid carers recognising that whatever is developed represents their views and what they need, and also that they see themselves represented within the national care service framework.
It is important to stress that rehabilitation beds in themselves won’t succeed even with the best of intention if we don’t have a ‘systems-based’ approach.
When we craft the guidance, we will look at a selection of best practice in the various local authorities and endeavour to emphasise best practice in the various aspects on which guidance is issued.
Does the SPS look at the cost of different types of programme with a view to establishing which offer best value for money? Yes— Is it clear which programmes offer best value for money?
Chief constables have a duty to deliver on best value, which they take seriously; that is evident in the publication of our report on best value—this year's is the fifth.