Introducing Plus Innovations

Introducing Plus Innovations

1 January 2025|Adult Social Care, AI Adoption, Children's Services, Emerging Technology, SEND

Transforming Public Sector Services

At Outcomes Matter, we believe that innovation is about solving real-world challenges that make a difference in people's lives. That’s why we created Plus Innovations, a suite of tools tailored to address critical issues in public sector services. By focusing on outcomes, consistency, and scalability, Plus Innovations is driving meaningful change in local authorities and beyond.

The Journey Begins: EHCP Plus

Our first ‘Plus Innovations’ project, EHCP Plus, was developed to transform the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) sector. For years, local authorities, families, and caseworkers have struggled with delays, inconsistencies, and the time-intensive nature of drafting EHCPs.

EHCP Plus uses generative AI to:

- Reduce the time to draft EHCPs by up to 80%.

- Ensure plans are consistent with national frameworks.

- Free up caseworkers to focus on delivering high-quality support.

Expanding the Vision: CHC Plus

Building on EHCP Plus’s success, we are excited to announce CHC Plus, a tool aimed at transforming the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) checklist process in adult social care.

Key benefits of CHC Plus include:

- Saving Time: Automating the checklist process to reduce administrative workloads.

- Enhancing Consistency: Standardising language and format for better quality and compliance.

- Improving Outcomes: Helping local authorities articulate needs clearly, increasing acceptance rates.

- Strengthening Relationships: Reducing conflicts between local authorities and health partners.

We are collaborating with trusted technology providers to ensure CHC Plus is deployed quickly and effectively, aligning with our commitment to delivering impactful tools at scale.

Why We Partner with Different Technology Suppliers

At Outcomes Matter, we believe in leveraging the expertise of diverse technology providers to accelerate innovation. Here’s why this approach works:

1. Faster Development: Established providers enable rapid tool creation, meeting urgent needs without delay.

2. Scalability: Leveraging the infrastructure of our partners ensures our solutions can reach more users quickly.

3. Tailored Expertise: Each tool in the Plus Innovations suite addresses unique challenges, and partnering with the right suppliers ensures we deliver the best solutions.

We retain ownership of the brand, approach, intellectual property (IP), and tool requirements, ensuring that every tool remains aligned with our mission while empowering our partners to innovate and execute.

What’s Next for Plus Innovations?

With EHCP Plus and CHC Plus paving the way, we’re preparing to expand the suite with tools for:

- CPP Plus: Streamlining Child Protection Plans for children’s services.

- Quality Assurance: Tools for SEND, adult social care, and children’s services to strengthen professional practice and collaboration.

Each new tool will focus on measurable outcomes, supporting public sector teams and the communities they serve.

Collaboration Drives Innovation

Collaboration is at the heart of Plus Innovations. By partnering with local authorities, technology providers, and stakeholders, we create tools that solve real problems. We ensure every tool aligns with our mission, and truly supports local authorities, while leveraging the expertise of technology partners to accelerate innovation. We’re really proud to be delivering tools that transform services and improve lives. 🌟

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