If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation.ABSTRACT Salford City Council and Salford Primary Care Trust have established eight 'integrated health and social care teams' across the city, supporting older people and vulnerable adults. Teams are aligned with GP practice-based commissioning clusters. The evaluation of the initial pilot identified success factors, barriers and lessons learnt in order to plan and roll out systematic implementation across the city. The evaluation and subsequent staff development programme supporting change management were designed and delivered in partnership with Manchester Business School. Improved access to and delivery of services were achieved. KEY WORDS integrated care; health and social care; district nursing; social work; organisational change Feature

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