Partnership working in social care and health

Our partners include voluntary organisations, health authorities, independent sector providers, local district and borough councils as well as government agencies. By working together, we can deliver you the best possible services.

Working in partnership with the NHS

Details of where to find local GPs, dentists, opticians, chemists and hospitals.

Newsletter – Brief Encounter

Brief encounter is Social Services’ monthly magazine for staff and partner organisations.

Working with voluntary and community organisations – the Compact

An agreement between statutory, voluntary and community organisations that promotes a co-ordinated approach to providing services.

Housing – the Supporting People programme

We work with the Department for Communities and Local Government, local councils, health and probation services to help people live more independently.

Policies and plans for social care and health

Policies to ensure fair treatment of service users, longer term plans and strategies for commissioning services, with links to key developments.

Information Sharing and Assessment (ISA)

Information for parents and carers about how the Information, Sharing and Assessment project and the Children Index have enabled those working with children to communicate more effectively.

Information for providers of social care and health services

Independent sector providers are an important partner in the delivery of Adult Social Care services.

Find your nearest
health service

Visit the NHS choices website