The article discusses the inefficiencies in Britain's social care system and highlights a successful model in Hammersmith & Fulham that offers free home care, which has led to significant cost savings and improved care outcomes.

UK · 2026-09-11

1. Step 1 · The triggerHammersmith & Fulham Council implements free home care, shifting spend from crisis intervention to preventative support using Cera's AI platform.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onReduced hospital admissions and delayed escalation of care needs lower NHS and council costs, freeing up budget for reinvestment or service expansion.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onOther local authorities and care providers face pressure to adopt similar tech-enabled, outcome-based models, changing procurement and supplier requirements.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs supplying care services, technology, or staff must adapt to new contract structures and demonstrate measurable impact to remain competitive.

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