Integrated care: the end of the hospital as we know it? -report from the Kings Fund

Hospitals face significant challenges as a result of rising demand and the changing needs of the population, and they will not be able to meet these challenges by continuing to work alone. Our new report looks at five case studies where acute hospitals are working collaboratively with local partners to build integrated models of care. Report   Source: The King’s Fund e bulletin March 2015...

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European Day for Independent Living May 5th – are you holding an event? – Let us know?

May 5th, the European day on Independent Living. The day is going to be remembered as a day of celebration, of protesting, of giving voice and strength to the Independent Living movement. If you haven’t planned anything yet, the European Network on Independent Living ENIL is encoraging organisations ans or groups to take part. :: more information ENIL promotes equal opportunities for disabled people and fights against discrimination in Europe. ENIL addresses the under-representation of persons with extensive disabilities in European disability and social politics, as well as in mainstream society.   If you want to promote your events or activities on Making it Real in Dudley please contact: shelley.brooks@dudley.gov.uk or tel: 01384...

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