Partnerships and Networks: Past Lessons from Health and Social Care
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The paper draws on important lessons learnt from evaluation of partnerships between health and social services in Managed Clinical Networks and Health Action Zones that are likely to have implications for the development of Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) in Scotland. For example, issues highlighted have included the need for a clear vision, clarity of strategic focus, effective two-way communications, honesty and trust between partners, adequate resources for building collaborative capacity, and building on learning from previous partnerships. Each of these issues are examined briefly to outline the potential for building best practice for partnership working. The paper concludes by outlining the plans for a GCPH-funded study of managing partnerships in Glasgow, which aims to both contribute to and learn from the unique experience in Glasgow of integrating health and social services in CHCPs.
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