Current trends in joint commissioning: reablement, well-being and the voluntary sector
The potential benefits of joint working arrangements between health and social care services have been recognised for many years. In 2007, the Commissioning Framework for Health and Well-being reinforced this message, explaining the need for ‘partnership’ working between the two services.
Since then, government policy has continued to encourage the development of joint working arrangements. Recent recommendations have emphasised the importance of maintaining or regaining health and independence, prevention and early intervention, supporting carers and promoting the concepts of ‘active ageing’ and ‘well-being’. Finally, in accordance with the ‘Big Society’ agenda of the current Coalition Government, recent emphasis has also been placed on the importance and benefits of the involvement of the voluntary sector, both for the individual and for society as a whole.
In this report, commissioned by WRVS, written by Dr Tania Eliasand and Dr Chia Liang, the purpose of the study shall be outlined with a note of relevant definitions and the methods used. The findings are then presented with discussion and a consideration of implications for future policy and research.
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