What does integration in health and social care mean?

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What does integration in health and social care mean?

Provider: Skills for Care

This blog post from 2023 breaks down what integration in health and social care means and the different levels of Integrated Care Systems.

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What does integration in health and social care mean?

What does integration in health and social care mean?

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