Integrated care system launches today, 1 July

There have been significant improvements in the NHS and social care over the past few years, but there are major challenges ahead. Life expectancy varies across England. People are living longer, but not always healthier, lives. There are more frail elderly people with complex needs and more children, young people and adults with mental health challenges. The challenge is significant. On 1 July 2022, the way health and care services are planned, paid for and delivered is changing to better meet our ...