Title

Dutch descend on Cheshire

A five-strong Dutch delegation has visited Cheshire East Council to learn how local authorities provide day services.

A five-strong Dutch delegation has visited Cheshire East Council to learn how local authorities provide day services, and to gain understanding into how the UK funds adult social care.

Employees from Gemiva-SVB Groep Foundation, in Gouda, spent a five-day tour prompted by the Dutch Government's decision to shift social care responsibility from central government to local councils, similar to the UK model.

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?