Patients to receive better care as NHS and social care systems link up

Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care.
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The government’s new integration white paper will bring the NHS and local government closer together to improve care for all and value for money including:

  • Better transparency and choice

  • More personalised care

  • Earlier intervention

  • Clear communication

  • Improved access to social care services through NHS data sharing

  • Better treatment

  • Better NHS support to care homes

  • Coordinated services

  • More flexible services

  • Better value for money

More information here