Second thoughts - The Guardian 23rd January 2008

Supporters of "personalisation" in social care tell an exciting story. But it's time it was subjected to the same tests as any other public policy. The government is driving hard on its personalisation agenda, setting an ambition that all service users have control over the support they need. But the good intentions of a policy that currently is just a coating of values without the commitment of cash gives way, when scratched, to hidden rationing and restrictions, with choice and opportunity being overwhelmed by a declining quality of life and more stress.

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