Under Strain? Exploring the Troubled Relationship between Health and Social Care

Posted: 7 Aug 2005

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Caroline Glendinning

University of York - Department of Social Policy and Social Work

Bob Hudson

University of Durham - School of Applied Social Sciences

Robin Means

University of the West of England - Faculty of Health and Social Care

Abstract

Relationships between the NHS and social care services over the past 25 years have a poor history. This article examines the strategies that have been used by central government and by local NHS and social care organizations to overcome difficulties of service co-ordination. The authors conclude that policies reflecting 'networked' modes of governance may stand the best chance of success, although evidence of improved impact and outcomes still remains scarce.

Suggested Citation

Glendinning, Caroline and Hudson, Bob and Means, Robin, Under Strain? Exploring the Troubled Relationship between Health and Social Care. Public Money & Management, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 245-251, August 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=771715

Caroline Glendinning (Contact Author)

University of York - Department of Social Policy and Social Work ( email )

Heslington
York YO 10 5DD
United Kingdom

Bob Hudson

University of Durham - School of Applied Social Sciences ( email )

Mill Hill Lane
Durham, Durham DH1 3HY
United Kingdom

Robin Means

University of the West of England - Faculty of Health and Social Care ( email )

Blackberry Hill Bristol
West Bristol
Bristol, Avon BS16 1QY
United Kingdom
+44 (0)117 32 88531 (Phone)

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