COMMUNITY BUDGETS
At TONIC we believe things can be done better if we are innovative, inclusive and get the right people to buy-in.
Around fifty Local Authorities will get Community Budgets this year and at least a further sixty by 2012-13, focusing on families with multiple problems.
"Less ambitious than Total Place" (Lord Bichard); "the only option for cash-strapped councils" (The Guardian); or a chance to "create the conditions for communities to invest in their own success" (Deputy Prime Minister).
TONIC have been at the cutting edge of Community Budgets and public service innovation, with a highly experienced team. See more of our work and get in touch to discuss how we can help you: www.tonicconsultants.com or call Matthew Scott 07827 339 761
Policy and Strategy Development
We provide a range of services to assist Government departments, local authorities or organisations in reviewing, developing and implementing policy and strategy
Public Service Redesign
Taking the "Principles to Practice" approach, we help local authorities and PCTs successfully transform and improve their services
Consultation Exercises
We can run your public or stakeholder consultation exercise for you. From writing & printing the consultation document, to running events, workshops and focus groups or even surveys (online or face to face). We then provide analysis of responses in a user friendly format
Research and Evaluation
We design and implement quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation programmes to inform future development and shape practice
Project and Programme Management
We have a number of specialist project and programme managers who can take your project to a successful conclusion
Training
We offer a range of bespoke training programmes, including Hidden Harm, Drug Use Screening Tool (DUST) training or general drug and alcohol awareness
International policy learning and transfer
We take the best evidence, practice and policy from around the world to inform development of innovative approaches and practice
DUST2 Tool and Training
We have reviewed and refreshed our Drug Use Screening Tool (DUST) that is used in many areas across the country. New features include:
- Works for both young people and adults
- A specific focus on alcohol
- Additional section on complex families
You can download it for free here: DUST2 TOOL
There is a training programme that supports the use of the tool that we offer in partnership with KSL. You can find out more here: DAAFA TRAINING