Health and Care Integration
Merton Council launched a pilot for integrated health and care teams, as councils discuss service integration models.
Merton Council launched a pilot programme in October 2026 to integrate health and care services across its neighbourhoods, starting in the Morden Primary Care Network. This initiative brings together health, social care, and community professionals into single teams. The aim is to shift from fragmented service delivery to a more coordinated model, identifying risks earlier and responding more quickly to changing needs, according to Merton Council.
Sutton Council's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed the integration of health and care services, the Better Care Fund, and the development of neighbourhood working in June 2026. The Board noted its roles and responsibilities in light of national policy changes. Health and care integration combines health, social care, and community services to provide a more coordinated and person-centred approach to resident care.
Key facts
- Merton Council launched a pilot programme for integrated health and care teams in Morden in October 2026. Source
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