Broad and international literature exists on networked governance which has both described and informed recent transformations in local government. Reforms in the UK have led to the development of strategic
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Industrialised countries face the common challenge of caring for a growing number of older people. In 2010, 15 per cent of the population of countries belonging to theOrganisation for Economic
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Local councils should take action to improve the delivery of integrated health and social care, the LGA has urged. This week the association published a new toolkit to help commissioners
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The LGA has partnered with NHS England, The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), Monitor, NHS Confederation and the Department
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Document that is the second review of research evidence completed for ADSW by Professor Alison Petch from IRISS on the factors that underpin best health and social care integrated practice.
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A joint panel comprising NHS Shetland board members and Shetland Islands Council (SIC) councillors has appointed Simon Bokor-Ingram to a new post of director of community health and social care.
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The way health and social care is delivered outside hospital must be radically transformed, a watchdog says. Public Services Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said the system is too complex and wants
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Legislation which will integrate the delivery of health and adult social care in order to improve outcomes for patients has been supported by the Health and Sport Committee. However, a
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Prevention and early intervention are at the very heart of our vision for the future of care and support. Promoting the independence of older people through a strategic shift to
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