Journal of Integrated Care: Volume 13 Issue 1

Editorial

Peter Thistlethwaite

Joined‐up Solutions to Joined‐up Problems? Alternatives to Care Trusts

Jon Glasby, Edward Peck, Marion Davis

Based on a workshop commissioned by the West Midlands branch of the Association of Directors of Social Services, this editorial considers possible alternatives to care trusts…

Joined‐up Law?

John Dow

The article reflects on the law and current policy and practice and their implications for joint working. Decisions are still determined by separate legislation and guidance, even…

Older People with Learning Disabilities: Workforce Issues

Shereen Hussein, Jill Manthorpe

The life expectancy of people with learning disabilities has increased substantially. Services for older people with learning disabilities are provided by various sectors and…

Down's Syndrome and Dementia: Generating Local Evidence

Judith McBrien

This commentary complements the review by Hussein and Manthorpe by outlining the good practice established in one locality which now routinely screens all adults with Down's…

Redefining the Role of Support Workers in Intermediate Care: Key Findings from a National Project

Erika Ottley, Alison Tongue, Marian McGill

The Accelerated Development Programme (ADP) is a tried and tested ‘spread’ methodology. It is widely used by the Changing Workforce Programme (CWP) to help health and social care…

Making Connections: Effective Development of the Intermediate Tier

Gill Herbert, Geoff Lake

This article distils the messages from an extensive period of consultancy involving 25 primary care trusts and their local authority and acute and mental health services partners…

Delayed Transfers of Care — An Early Review of Progress

David Behan

Using the findings from a CSCI study undertaken in the first months after the implementation of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges) Act 2003, this article outlines key issues…