... at primary care services. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Delivered in partnership with a local social enterprise this approach is centred on the integration of community assets and non-medical community-based support provided by the voluntary, community and social...

... social enterprise in Hartlepool began in 2007, and today its Connected Care service provides community outreach, information, access to a range of health and social care services, advocacy, co‐ordination and low‐level support to the people of Owton. Key lessons, from Hartlepool and elsewhere, have...

... social enterprise pilots some 12 months later. It seeks to understand the barriers encountered as the pilot sought to implement a service model based on an audit of local needs and ambitions. It identifies the need for support outside the local policy systems if holistic, community‐based initiatives...

...Rachel Hill The journey to find the right vehicle for delivering learning disability services is set in the context of foundation trust and social enterprise options being introduced into the wider NHS. The Ridgeway Partnership shares the challenges it is facing as an integrated service...