NIHR Alert: The Vanguard programme to integrate health and social care achieved some of its aims but took time to show an effect

Expert commentary is provided for research which found a 4.2% reduction in emergency admissions in care home residents in Vanguard sites over a 3 year period. It is however unclear as to the best way of integrating services or what factors lead to successful integration.

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NIHR Dissemination Centre