The NHS is overlooking charities

The NHS is overlooking charities The health service is not ready to listen to charities on the role they can play in improving health and social care integration

Integration is often held out as the solution to many of the problems in the health sector. It's a great idea, but not everyone's sure what it is and what it might feel like if we achieve it.

We have an ageing population and those living with long-term health conditions and co-morbidities will become more numerous. We understand the theory that more joined-up services help keep people well and out of hospital. This is good for them and because these patient groups account for 70% of the NHS budget, it's also good for the taxpayer.Continue reading... The Guardian