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Integrated care: our position Video Joined-up care: Sam's story Why does integrated care matter? And what does it mean for patients? This short animation brings integrated care to life. Audio Dr Graham Winyard: concerns about the proposed ACO contract Graham Winyard explains why he thinks the integrated care approach is a bad idea. Slideshow Chris Ham - Integrated care: What does the future hold? Chris Ham outlines the Fund’s work and opinion on the latest developments around integrated care. Blog A progress report on integrated care systems Catch up on progress being made in integrated care systems around the country. Chris Ham covers the latest developments. Long read Making sense of integrated care systems, integrated care partnerships and accountable care organisations in the NHS in England NHS England has recently changed the name of accountable care systems to integrated care systems. Our updated long read looks at work underway and makes sense of all the terminology. Long read Communities and health The role of communities in improving population health is receiving increasing, and long overdue, attention in health policy and practice. This piece gives an overview of the different approaches to working with communities for health. Blog What does the future hold for integrated care systems? What does the change from accountable care systems to integrated care systems mean? Chris Ham draws on the Fund’s work to clarify what is happening. Slideshow Anna Charles: Reimagining community services Anna Charles presents the findings of our report Reimagining Community Services. Audio Sam Everington: Community services - making the most of our assets Presentation by Sam Everington from our breakfast event for the launch of the report Reimagining Community Services. Audio Debs Taylor: Community services - making the most of our assets Presentation by Debs Taylor from our breakfast event for the launch of the report Reimagining Community Services. Audio Matthew Winn: Community services - making the most of our assets Presentation by Matthew Winn from our breakfast event for the launch of the report Reimagining Community Services. Blog Making the most of our assets: the time has come to realise the full potential of community services In the context of the current unprecedented pressures on the NHS, it is now more important than ever that everyone involved in the health and care system pays proper attention to community services and all they have to offer. Report Reimagining community services: making the most of our assets This report looks at the current organisation of community health services and considers how the health and care system needs to change to meet the needs of populations now and in the future. Long read Making sense of accountable care Chris Ham answers key questions about accountable care: what it is, how it is being implemented and what it has achieved. Age UK care co-ordinator roles Older people with long-term conditions often face a bewildering array of disconnected services rather than joined-up, holistic care. In 2012, Age UK decided to use its skills and resources to support the health and care system in addressing these problems. Improving diagnosis and treatment for atrial fibrillation Around a million people in the UK suffer from atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat associated with coronary heart disease, which causes dizziness, tiredness and shortness of breath. Without appropriate treatment, people with atrial fibrillation are up to five times more likely to suffer strokes. Secure text messaging with school nursing teams Children and young people are at high risk of suffering a broad range of health and social challenges. ChatHealth is a web-based application that supports safe and secure messaging between health care staff and service users. Physical health checks for people with severe mental illness People with a severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population, mainly from natural causes such as cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorder and respiratory failure. In the vast majority of cases, these early deaths could be avoided through timely diagnosis and treatment. Completed project Integrated care systems: how are they emerging in England? This project aims to bring together information on how integrated care systems are developing in England; to identify learning for local and national leaders and share examples of good practice. Completed project Payment systems for accountable care in the NHS A project to clarify the choices commissioners face in relation to payment systems for integrated care. Blog NHS England should work with local leaders and clinicians to explain accountable care NHS England’s plans aim to create opportunities to improve care, not to privatise the NHS by stealth, argues Chris Ham. Got a question? Ask a librarianReading listIntegrated care and partnership working reading list A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library. Reading listIntegrated care: commissioning and contracting reading list A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library. Subscribe to our email bulletins for the latest on health and social care
Report Leading for integrated care: 'If you think competition is hard, you should try collaboration' This report explores the progress, challenges and opportunities the move towards greater integration presents, through interviews with 16 people leading or chairing an integrated care system or sustainability and transformation partnership.
Paid event Towards integrated care systems (ICSs) Leading for integrated care Building on our recent report, Leading for integrated care, this event will provide insights and learning about the different leadership skills and behaviours needed to successfully secure more integrated care.
Video Joined-up care: Sam's story Why does integrated care matter? And what does it mean for patients? This short animation brings integrated care to life.
Audio Dr Graham Winyard: concerns about the proposed ACO contract Graham Winyard explains why he thinks the integrated care approach is a bad idea.
Slideshow Chris Ham - Integrated care: What does the future hold? Chris Ham outlines the Fund’s work and opinion on the latest developments around integrated care.
Blog A progress report on integrated care systems Catch up on progress being made in integrated care systems around the country. Chris Ham covers the latest developments.
Long read Making sense of integrated care systems, integrated care partnerships and accountable care organisations in the NHS in England NHS England has recently changed the name of accountable care systems to integrated care systems. Our updated long read looks at work underway and makes sense of all the terminology.
Long read Communities and health The role of communities in improving population health is receiving increasing, and long overdue, attention in health policy and practice. This piece gives an overview of the different approaches to working with communities for health.
Blog What does the future hold for integrated care systems? What does the change from accountable care systems to integrated care systems mean? Chris Ham draws on the Fund’s work to clarify what is happening.
Slideshow Anna Charles: Reimagining community services Anna Charles presents the findings of our report Reimagining Community Services.
Audio Sam Everington: Community services - making the most of our assets Presentation by Sam Everington from our breakfast event for the launch of the report Reimagining Community Services.
Audio Debs Taylor: Community services - making the most of our assets Presentation by Debs Taylor from our breakfast event for the launch of the report Reimagining Community Services.
Audio Matthew Winn: Community services - making the most of our assets Presentation by Matthew Winn from our breakfast event for the launch of the report Reimagining Community Services.
Blog Making the most of our assets: the time has come to realise the full potential of community services In the context of the current unprecedented pressures on the NHS, it is now more important than ever that everyone involved in the health and care system pays proper attention to community services and all they have to offer.
Report Reimagining community services: making the most of our assets This report looks at the current organisation of community health services and considers how the health and care system needs to change to meet the needs of populations now and in the future.
Long read Making sense of accountable care Chris Ham answers key questions about accountable care: what it is, how it is being implemented and what it has achieved.
Age UK care co-ordinator roles Older people with long-term conditions often face a bewildering array of disconnected services rather than joined-up, holistic care. In 2012, Age UK decided to use its skills and resources to support the health and care system in addressing these problems.
Improving diagnosis and treatment for atrial fibrillation Around a million people in the UK suffer from atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat associated with coronary heart disease, which causes dizziness, tiredness and shortness of breath. Without appropriate treatment, people with atrial fibrillation are up to five times more likely to suffer strokes.
Secure text messaging with school nursing teams Children and young people are at high risk of suffering a broad range of health and social challenges. ChatHealth is a web-based application that supports safe and secure messaging between health care staff and service users.
Physical health checks for people with severe mental illness People with a severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population, mainly from natural causes such as cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorder and respiratory failure. In the vast majority of cases, these early deaths could be avoided through timely diagnosis and treatment.
Completed project Integrated care systems: how are they emerging in England? This project aims to bring together information on how integrated care systems are developing in England; to identify learning for local and national leaders and share examples of good practice.
Completed project Payment systems for accountable care in the NHS A project to clarify the choices commissioners face in relation to payment systems for integrated care.
Blog NHS England should work with local leaders and clinicians to explain accountable care NHS England’s plans aim to create opportunities to improve care, not to privatise the NHS by stealth, argues Chris Ham.
Reading listIntegrated care and partnership working reading list A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library.
Reading listIntegrated care: commissioning and contracting reading list A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library.
