Integration is now a key expectation within the delivery of health and
social care services in the UK and internationally. However, it still
remains difficult to achieve and sustain in practice. Based on learning
from successful, and unsuccessful, integrated care initiatives, this
book is an invaluable guide for those responsible for leading, managing
and delivering integrated care across health, social care and housing.
Written by an experienced team of researchers who have studied, led and
supported integrated care for many years Integrated Care in Practice
draws on latest evidence, innovative practice and helpful theory. It
provides insights into the common pitfalls that such initiatives can
encounter and demonstrates positive approaches to anticipating and
responding to such challenges. Throughout, real-case examples are
provided, and concepts and models are connected with the realities of
day-to-day life for those working within these services.
Integrated care is a goal to aspire to - this book helps to explain how
we can turn this goal into practical action and positive outcomes.