Journal of Integrated Care: Volume 21 Issue 3

The INTERLINKS framework for long‐term care of older people in Europe

Jenny Billings

This paper aims to describe the methodological approach to and outcomes of a European multi‐consortium EU 7th Framework funded project entitled “INTERLINKS”. The project sought to…

The shifting sands of support planning

Val Williams, Sue Porter, Steve Strong

The aim of this paper is to present a critical analysis of the current issues about support planning within personal budgets (PBs) for disabled and older people.

An evaluation of health and well‐being checks for unpaid carers

Angela Burrows, Kenneth Gannon

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of providing health and well‐being checks and six months support to unpaid carers. Changes in carer stress will be measured…

Local Education and Training Boards: key messages for promoting integrated care

Virginia McCririck, Rhidian Hughes

NHS reforms in England led to the establishment of Local Education and Training Board (LETBs) to ensure the future supply of staff. LETBs have an important role in addressing…

Reforming care legislation in England and Wales : Different legislative approaches to promoting integrated care

Ed Mitchell

This article aims to identify the different approaches to integrated care taken by separate proposed care services legislation for England and Wales with a view to informing…

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