Journal of health services research & policy
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J Health Serv Res Policy · Jan 2009
Is it feasible to pool funds for local children's services in England? Evidence from the national evaluation of children's trust pathfinders.
To describe how funds were pooled or otherwise jointly managed by National Health Service (NHS) primary care trusts and local authorities in England. To compare expenditure on local children's services by health, education and social services. ⋯ Sharing money for local children's services requires shared objectives, trust, and legal and accounting expertise. Several different mechanisms are permitted and many are feasible but programme budgeting for children's services could make them more effective.