System and integration

Resources, guidance and good practice to support integrated workforce thinking, system working and collaboration across health and care.
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Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are made up of organisations involved in planning and providing health and care in a particular geographical area. This can include hospitals, GPs, local authorities, social care services, primary care providers, and independent and voluntary sector providers. ICSs are responsible for developing strategies and plans to meet the assessed health and care needs of their populations.

System and integration resources

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Guidance

Six ways to create a culture for integration  

Use these steps to help build a culture of integration for successfully integrated working.

12 May 2025
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Toolkit

Self-reflection toolkit

This is a self-reflection tool for social care and health workers aimed at personal growth and team development during peak pressure.

17 April 2025
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Toolkit

Assess your system's integrated culture

A benchmarking tool to help you understand and assess your organisation's culture and move towards a culture of integration.

26 March 2024
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Integrated workforce thinking good practice

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Case Study

Using AI to transform wound care in the community

Read how AI technology for wound treatment has upskilled staff, boosted productivity, and improved patient outcomes in NCIC.

23 September 2024
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Case Study

Be well, care well

Discover how the 11 integrated care systems in the Midland's came together to improve wellbeing services from a health inequalities perspective.

25 April 2024
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Case Study

Building Bridges

Health and care organisations in St Helens work with Change Grow Live (CGL) to support families impacted by alcohol and drug misuse.

20 March 2024
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Case Study

Supporting integrated working through blended roles

Read how Greater Manchester ICS integrated their workforce by developing blended roles within their communities.

17 May 2023

Integrated workforce thinking guide

Access our guide to support employers in integrated workforce thinking, in line with delivering the ICS strategy.

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External resources

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System working

Supporting the development of system working and leaders at system, place and neighbourhood level.

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System transformation and integration

The Local Government Associations shared vision for integration.

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Integration

Skills for Cares resources to help consider how we work across organisational boundaries to deliver seamless care.