Under strain? Exploring the troubled relationship between health and social care

Authors:
GLENDINNING Caroline, HUDSON Bob, MEANS Robin
Journal article citation:
Public Money and Management, 25(4), August 2005, pp.245-251.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA

Relationships between the NHS and social care services over the past 25 years have a poor history.  This article examines the strategies that have been used by central government and by local NHS and social care organizations to overcome difficulties of service co-ordination in relation to services for older people and disabled adults. The article is written from the perspective of the NHS. The authors conclude that policies reflecting 'networked' modes of governance may stand the best chance of success, although evidence of improved impact and outcomes still remains scarce.

Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, joint working, NHS, older people, physical disabilities, social services, social care, social care provision, central government;
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1467-9302
ISSN print:
0954-0962

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