Opinions

Delivering integrated care across the globe requires the workforce to be appropriately educated.

The concept of integration and its ethos has been broadly welcomed by GPs.  However, there are numerous challenges to overcome.

Creating a compelling shared vision is a key factor to supporting the population's wellbeing.

Public health is a big part of health and social care integration.

What progress has our approach on integration in Scotland made so far?

Occupational therapists have much to offer and are uniquely placed to contribute to the integration agenda.

Based on her prior membership of the Shetland Islands IJB, Sue shares her thoughts on integration.

We need services that communicate with each other and work in cooperation rather than in isolation.

Margaret shares what's working well, what isn't working well, and what could help make things work better.

Integration is here and working well some say, but in reality, social care is still underfunded, and essential services are being cut.

Two years on and positive change is happening but can integration truly support people if social security in not part of the process?

Health and social care integration is welcome but more effective consultation is needed with people who access health and social care

Integration has the potential and power to lift citizens out of traditional models.

Housing associations and co-operatives are independent, not-for-profit social enterprises – mostly charitable companies.

As someone who has worked in both health and social care I have been on a remarkable journey.

There can be no doubt that integrating health and social care is the right thing.

Reforming the way public services are delivered has been on both the political and practice agenda in Scotland for many years.

Fuel poverty has a very real impact on health and social care in Scotland.

From her position as a Third Sector Representative, Natalie reflects on what's needed to achieve the real potential of integration.

Ken argues that self management needs to be at the heart of the plans of Scotland's integrated health and social care partnerships.

Fiona reflects that integration continues to have huge potential for Scotland's unpaid carers, but "there remains much work to be done".

Emma explains what is uncovered when you look at health and social care integration through a gender lens.

Disability Equality Scotland outline the key elements that are required to make health and social care integration a success.

Annie shares her perspective on what's needed to quicken the pace of change in health and social care integration.

Juliet sets out how working in partnership with children and young people is leading to improvements in health and social care services.