... all integration levels for successfully implementing IPC is scarce. The purpose of this paper is to describe the experiences of IPC leaders in seven European countries regarding core elements, facilitators and barriers of IPC implementation and provides recommendations for future policy and practice...

...Kevin Hutchison Purpose – The ongoing integration of health and social care in Scotland presents both challenges and opportunities. The purpose of this paper is to consider emerging enablers and barriers to integration by focusing on the views of senior stakeholders. Design/methodology...

..., allow more choice and control, are community‐based and are provided by a wider range of providers, including the independent sector, are ever‐present themes. How will the apparent barriers to implementation be overcome this time? Actions will speak louder than words in bringing about lasting change...

...J Billings It is suggested that a common understanding of integrated care between multi‐professional staff is vital to prevent barriers to unification and quality of care. This paper examines qualitative data from PROCARE, a recently completed European project on integrated care for older people...

... ‐ and the imperatives of national policy priorities are continuing to shape local collaborative activity. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Partnership Collaboration Primary Care Groups/Trusts Social Services Barriers knowledge base Primary Care Partnerships Progress and Problems Anna Coleman RESEARCH FELLOW...