{"id":67706,"date":"2016-02-17T17:24:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T17:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=af336dec5ce92f81d049410d13bc2fbb"},"modified":"2016-02-17T17:24:58","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T17:24:58","slug":"news-story-civil-news-ccms-countdown-to-1-april-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=67706","title":{"rendered":"News story: Civil news: CCMS countdown to 1 April 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"govspeak\">\n<p>The countdown is on to 1 April 2016 when it becomes mandatory to use the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).<\/p>\n<p>Our most recent analysis showed that 89% of all civil applications were being made through CCMS. So, the majority of users are now switching on to the system. It\u2019s important that you are among the majority as 1 April is now just weeks away.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not yet using CCMS there is still time to make use of the training and support that is available \u2013 see below.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-are-we-doing\">How are we doing?<\/h3>\n<p>We have received useful feedback from providers using CCMS and this has helped us to improve the system further. <\/p>\n<p>For example, the most recent merits interview upgrade is now fully implemented and the 50% reduction in screens is proving popular with users.<\/p>\n<p>Further system upgrades on the way include document upload and means interview improvements.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"training-and-support\">Training and support<\/h3>\n<p>We offer a wealth of training and support for new and existing users, including guidance on the CCMS website \u2013 see below.<\/p>\n<p>To get on board or refresh your skills sign up to our upcoming training sessions \u2013 see below.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth looking out for our monthly e-trainer e-mail which gives you details of training courses, hints and tips, FAQs and spotlights on key training.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"further-information\">Further information<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/ccmstraining.justice.gov.uk\/help-page\/userset-up\">CCMS website<\/a> \u2013 guidance on how to start using the system<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/o\/legal-aid-agency-6102545875\">CCMS online training sessions<\/a> \u2013 to book a training module<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ccms.team@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk\">CCMS Team<\/a> \u2013 email us your questions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly 9 out of 10 civil applications were being made through CCMS at the last count and everyone should now be preparing to use the system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=67706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67706\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=67706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=67706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=67706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}