This review examines the nature and application of decentralisation as an organisational
model for health care in England. The study reviews the relevant theoretical literature from a …

A central doctrine of NPM requires the adoption of commercial management techniques to
address the espoused goals of saving money and improving collaboration and service co …

Decentralization is a central plank of current government health policy. However, it is
possible to discern both centralist and decentralist movements in the UK. This paper …

Health policy emphasises the role of primary and community-based services in achieving
strategic change throughout the NHS. However despite lead roles assigned to social service …

A strong primary care (PC) system is essential for an efficient and high-quality healthcare
service. Many countries have adopted a model of PC that encourages different healthcare …

This paper draws up a theoretical framework of citizenship, based on Marshall's thesis, that
encompasses the idea of access to welfare services (using the example of community care …

This paper explores the partnership between social services and primary care, in one
geographical area, in relation to five potential types of obstacle: structural; procedural; …

The article considers the relationships established between the new Primary Care Groups
(PCGs) in England and Social Services Departments. It reports on qualitative research into …

This article looks at the different and sometimes conflicting policy drivers for a move towards
greater community involvement in primary health care. In this context, research findings …

The paper describes results from the 'Tracking Project', a new method for examining agency
overlap, repeat service use and shared clients/patients amongst social and health care …