Integrated care in action: a practical guide for health, social care and housing support

Building on learning from successful initiatives in integrating care services - and those that have been less successful - this book is an invaluable guide for those responsible for leading and managing integration across health, social care and housing.

Drawing on the latest research, insights from relevant theory and the authors' own experiences as managers, researchers and consultants, this practice-focused book provides accessible and engaging exploration of the common pitfalls of integration attempts and how these can be avoided. Analysing the potential difficulties such as different incentives across professions, clashing service cultures, professional rivalry and insufficient data, it shows how you can successfully implement integration schemes.

Professionals in the health, social care and housing sectors, particularly those charged with leading and managing integration, will find this book extremely helpful for informing and enabling more effective practice.