The third sector delivery of social services: needs, effectiveness and strategies for improvement

Thesis

Background

The third sector is expanding and becoming a bigger provider of public, social and health care services. However, little research has been undertaken to date to evidence the ability of third sector organisations (TSOs) as substitute health and social care providers to work effectively and in accordance with evidence-based practice (EBP). This entails having established processes for monitoring service delivery and outcomes, and including relevant stakeholders with ...

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Authors: Bach-Mortensen, A

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Subjects: Social care; Mixed provision of care; Third sector