Spotlight shone on integrated working

Advisory body on the integrated working agenda, Skills for Care, is highlighting the importance of integrated working across health and care services in November and December.

(c) Georg Arthur Plueger/Unsplash

(c) Georg Arthur Plueger/Unsplash

The ‘integrated working and social care' spotlight will explore what integrated working really means, why it matters and how it's shaping the future of care and support.

Oliver French, head of national engagement, Skills for Care, said: ‘I'm really pleased that we are shining our spotlight on integrated working in the coming months, as this is such an important topic for everyone working across social care.

‘It's a really exciting time at the moment with developments such as the piloting of neighbourhood health services.

‘Integrated working is ultimately about providing more seamless, person-centred care for those who draw on support. It means people only having to tell their story once and less fragmentation across services. Our spotlight will help bring to life those real, tangible benefits.'

You can find out more here.

Budget 2026: little 'breathing space' for health and social care

Budget 2026: little 'breathing space' for health and social care

By Emily Whitehouse 28 October 2026

Healey described this year’s fiscal statement as a ‘budget for the worker, the sole trader, the parent at the school gate’, but health and social care were l...

GMC reports mixed progress on equality targets as deadlines approach

By Paul Day 28 October 2026

The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its fifth annual equality, diversity and inclusion progress report, revealing progress in reducing disproport...

Hospital secures £8m to make tower block fire safe

By Lee Peart 27 October 2026

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has received a further £8m in Government funding to make Torbay Hospital’s Tower Block fire safe.


Popular articles by Lee Peart