Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

There is no single definition of integrated care and services can be joined up and coordinated in different ways, for example, across hospital and community-based care, physical and mental health care, and social care. However, a person-centred or even a person led emphasis, see About Me, can help break down traditional barriers to integrated care. Digital initiatives can support this by facilitating better communication for all those involved, including the individual and, where applicable, their carer(s).

Joined up, coordinated health and social care that is planned and organised around the needs and preferences of the individual, their carer and family. This may also involve integration with other services for example housing.