... = 8) and practitioners and commissioners (n = 8) to explore needs for a new service. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes and issues. Several benefits of an integrated service were highlighted by both staff and service users, with a central anticipated benefit being...

..., as identified by Victor, and also Rand and Malley (2013) . However, Victor suggested that further research was necessary to understand the relative value of different approaches. (1) six council practitioners (two, community care assistants, two occupational therapists, two social workers); (2) four...

...Charlotte McEvoy; Gerry Nosowska Purpose This paper aims to examine the barriers and enablers to working together in social care, focusing on the experiences of carers and practitioners. Design/methodology/approach The project employed a change project method which brings research and practice...