Laura Gaudion was appointed the Isle of Wight Council’s interim director of adult social care when Dr Carol Tozer resigned from the post in the summer of 2021.
The Island Better Care Programme, designed and run by Mountbatten, has received praise from all corners, including the CQC, who can see the results in improving care home provision.
The pressure on Isle of Wight council's 'ever-pinching' Adult Social Care budget was highlighted at Tuesday's Scrutiny Committee, as a proposed rise to Wightcare costs was explained
Isle of Wight council’s director of adult social care says the authority never has sufficient money available to create innovative plans or long-term solutions
The joint action between the IW NHS Trust, Council and the CCG was praised by health bosses for working together, finding beds and solutions to the care issues