This paper aims to assist those who are interested in developing partnership working. It summarises the relevant parts of the Health Act 1999, suggests how these might be used in practice and raises important issues for local consideration. It summarises what is known about care trusts and suggests some key ...
This report has been prepared to inform the development of the Government's proposed 'Long Term Care Charter'. The findings are based on an analysis of focus group discussions held in three different parts of the country involving service users, carers and front-line staff with experiences of health, housing and social ...
In this collection of stories, six managers and practitioners talk about their experiences of working with their counterparts in health and social services in development initiatives that were supported by the King's Fund in the period 1993-98. All of the accounts provide insights into the way people in primary health ...
This briefing paper summarises the key findings of two literature reviews jointly commissioned by the Audit Commission and the King's Fund. The reviews provide evidence of shortcomings in the current health and social care system and practices and processes that are known to be effective in achieving good outcomes for ...
This review examines the meaning of rehabilitation, the provision of it and responsibilities for rehabilitation services within health and social care, and trends in the availability of provision. It concludes that there is increasing awareness of the importance of rehabilitation but, in practice, opportunities for it are not being fully ...