Given that it was the birthplace of the NHS in July 1948, it seems fitting that Trafford, in Greater Manchester, is now pioneering efforts to improve provision by integrating social care and community health services.
Earlier this month, a partnership deal between Trafford Council and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust saw the health organisation take on lead responsibility for the day-to-day provision of Trafford Council’s children’s services in what is believed to be the first arrangement of its type in England.
Over the next two years, the aim is to integrate social care and health services for both children and adults. Other councils are watching keenly, with some already expressing an interest in doing something similar in their area.
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