community care
Councils are integrating health and social care and procuring home care services for adults.
Harrow Health Board endorsed a focus on supporting residents experiencing frailty in July 2026, as part of a strategy to integrate health and social care through new Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs). These teams combine general practice, community health, mental health, adult social care, public health, and voluntary sector partners. Frailty was identified as a high-impact group with complex needs.
Haringey Council's Cabinet approved the procurement process for adult social care home care and reablement services in March 2026. This decision aims to sustain and strengthen existing services while addressing current pressures. A re-procurement was required to preserve gains and update the model for current market conditions, according to a report.
Community care involves services provided within the community to support adults with care and support needs, promoting independence and social inclusion. These services are typically delivered in individuals' own homes or local communities, rather than in residential facilities, to provide support and assistance.
Key facts
- Harrow Health Board endorsed prioritising frailty for Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in July 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved procurement for adult social care home care and reablement services in March 2026. Source
- The decision to retender services in Haringey aims to sustain and strengthen existing successful elements. Source
- Harrow's Integrated Neighbourhood Teams bring together general practice, community health, mental health, adult social care, public health, and voluntary sector partners. Source
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