Improved Outcomes Through Partnership Working: A Vision for Social Care

Developing and maintaining external partnerships for the best health and care outcomes, The integrated system and partnership working in health and care

Improved Outcomes Through Partnership Working: A Vision for Social Care

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This report brings together learning from a two-year inquiry involving 90 stakeholders and over 2,600 care leaders. It explores what effective partnership working looks like between adult social care.

The report highlights practical examples of good practice and offers clear, relationship-focused recommendations to support cultural change, strengthen leadership, reduce duplication, improve hospital discharge and enhance person-centred care.

Improved Outcomes Through Partnership Working: A Vision for Social Care

Improved Outcomes Through Partnership Working: A Vision for Social Care

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