In a world where our public sector budgets are being cut and under pressure, preventative and early intervention measures can at times seem like the luxury service that no-one can afford.
We all know that in the long-term they aren’t a luxury. In fact, they are often the only way to control growth in demand. However, faced with the stark choice of bridging the gap in funding that is looming right in front of you, it may often be one of the only choices you have.
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