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Health & Social Care Integration

Integrating health and social care services is a major programme of reform for Scotland. It will mean better and more joined up care, better anticipatory and preventative care and a greater emphasis on community based care. It will benefit the growing number of people in Scotland who have complex care needs, amongst others. People who use services should get the right care, in the right pace, at the right time.

The Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act 2014 is a key piece of legislation, requiring Health Boards and Local Authorities to integrate their health and social care services, so that best use is made of skills and resources. Making the best use of skills and resources means involving the voluntary sector, service users and carers.

Threading the Needle is a new programme established by Evaluation Support Scotland to use third sector evidence to commission outcomes for health and social care.

Useful resources

Scottish Government health and social care integration website

Threading the Needle website

Joint Improvement Team integration website

Related News and Blogs


Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home

08/06/2020

Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic.  The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the right measures are in place for support. Research shows that cardiac rehabilitation can red …


Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?

23/04/2020

Overwhelmed, Angry, Worried, Stressed, Lonely, Confused, Sad, Anxious, Guilty, Isolated………… The list of emotional side effects associated with a cancer diagnosis appears endless, with the above just a snap shot of the reasons leading to individuals acr …


VHS response to the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into Social Care

18/02/2020

VHS have submitted our response to the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into Social Care. Our response has been informed by a roundtable held with member organisations and a presentation from the Assistant Clerk to Health and Sport Committee who is l …


Jan-Bert’s blog: Creating a Shared Space for Culture and Health

18/11/2019

The Culture Strategy for Scotland, which is still in draft form, provides a renewed focus on the role of art and culture in all aspects of our society.  As the Cabinet Secretary for Culture said in her address to launch the development of the Culture S …


Nicola’s Blog: How to Make Scotland a Leader in Falls Prevention

14/08/2019

It’s not often that Renfrewshire can boast having the best results in Scotland. so it’s really positive news that we seem to be leading the field when it comes to falls prevention. Two reports published recently by ISD Scotland and RoSPA show Renfrewsh …

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Messages and Learning

Key Messages: Shaping primary care for the next generation in rural Scotland


Key Messages: Audit Scotland’s Review of Health and Social Care Integration


CPG on Health Inequalities: Health and Social Care Standards 25th January 2018


Key Messages: Health and Social Care Integration Glasgow Workshop with Audit Scotland


Katie’s Blog: Reflections Health and Social Care Integration Workshop with Audit Scotland


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Related events

Members Round Table: Social Care in Scotland Consultation


Audit Scotland Review of Health and Social Care Integration


Implementing the Digital Health and Care Strategy across the third sector


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