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In April 2009 the Department of Health launched a two-year pilot programme to test and evaluate a range of models of integrated care. The programme of integrated care pilots (ICP) is designed to explore different ways in which health and social care could be provided to help drive improvements in local health and well-being. ICP allows communities to take a fresh look at how to deliver such care, based solely around the needs of the local population. The aim is to look beyond traditional boundaries (e.g., between primary and secondary care) to explore new, integrated models.
Following successes in the original 16 ICPs the programme was expanded on 2 February 2010 to encourage and facilitate the sharing of knowledge amongst a wider range of stakeholders nationally and identify further innovative initiatives.
Integration refers to partnerships, systems and models as well as organisations - crossing boundaries across primary, community, secondary and social care. Increasing emphasis is being placed on integrated care in order to achieve the vision of an NHS that is organised around patients whether at home, in a community setting or in hospital.
Following successes in the original 16 ICPs the programme has been expanded to encourage and facilitate the sharing of knowledge amongst a wider range of stakeholders nationally and identify further innovative initiatives. We are now inviting sites to send us their completed self-assessment forms in order to join the expanded community. Further guidance on the submission process is detailed within the tool documentation
The ICN aims to help frontline organisations to work together to deliver flexible services that help people to remain in control and live independent lives. If you work with services in the health, local government or independent sectors then this website is for you
A summary of the work each pilot will be doing as they implement and test their models of integrated care.
