Description
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this bestselling book provides a concise 'warts and all' introduction to partnership and integration, summarising updated references to current policy and research, setting out useful frameworks and approaches, and helping policy makers and practitioners to work more effectively together.
Trade Review"This book provides a practical and concise introduction to the literature on partnership working in health and social care for students, practitioners, policy makers and managers. ...provides the reader with quick and easy access to a breadth of literature." International Journal of Integrated Care
"This book is packed with ideas and persuasively argued...immensely useful and stimulating." Research Policy and Planning
"A timely and engaging read that will appeal to everone involved in partnerships, those working across traditional demarcation boundaries, and managers, policymakers and students in health and social care." Nursing Standard
"This book helps piece together the jigsaw of partnerships. Clearly written with a light touch, it provides a timely update on partnership working for practitioners and students." Prof. Jill Manthorpe, King's College London
"A timely update of a very useful text on Partnership Working." Rosemary Littlechild, Birmingham University.
Table of ContentsPreface; What is partnership working and why does it matter?; What does research tell us?; Hot topics and emerging issues; Useful frameworks and concepts; Recommendations for policy and practice.