Year after year, the cost of adult social care continues to rise and stretch local authorities’ budgets. Between 2020 and 2021, it rose by £1.6 billion. In this video, Frances O’Callaghan, Designated Chief Executive of the North Central London Integrated Care Board shares how the board has worked collaboratively with other organisations to deliver high-quality patient care and improve health inequalities despite lack of funding.
The NHS Long Term Plan brings significant reforms for the NHS. With the rollout of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) being one of the flagship reforms introduced. This briefing examines ICSs and their accompanying systems; discussing the implications for providers, and offers case studies from health systems who have succeeded in introducing ICSs.
The Enhanced Health in Care Homes Model sets out a plan for improving care in care homes using multi-disciplinary teams. This article outlines the methodology of the model and the criteria for success.