Journal of Integrated Care: Volume 18 Issue 4

The Future of Social Care: Change, Retrenchment or Sustainability?

Peter Beresford

Despite all we Know about Collaborative Working, Why do we Still Get it Wrong?

Paul Williams, Helen Sullivan

There is a fund of practical and theoretical advice on how to work effectively in collaboration, but in reality outcomes are often disappointing. This paper explores aspects that…

From Old Patchwork to New Patchwork? The Law Commission Proposals for Reform of Adult Social Care Law

John Dow

The provisional proposals in the Law Commission's consultation paper are described as an important first step towards the introduction of legislation that is clear, consistent and…

Designing a More Inclusive World

Sam Waller, Pat Langdon, John Clarkson

This paper summarises the ‘what’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of inclusive design, and presents key contributions of the 2006‐2010 i‐design research consortium, the third successive research…

The (Multi‐) Billion Dollar Question: Embedding Prevention and Rehabilitation in English Health and Social Care

Kerry Allen, Jon Glasby

As policy makers seek to develop a more preventative and rehabilitative approach to older people's services, new policies and integrated initiatives have made a positive…

Designing an Integrated Health Care System — What are the Key Features?

Sasha Karakusevic

This paper results from experience gained while developing and delivering the South Devon Integrated Care Network (ICN) and from more recent experience as an Integrated Care Pilot…

Are Occupational Therapists ready to Put People First?

Gerry Nosowska

As part of the adult social care workforce, occupational therapists (OTs) have a key role to play in transforming social care through personalisation. This report discusses an…