Introduction
Latest PublicationsPublished: 26 February 2013
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland - figures from January 2013 census
Published: 27 November 2012
Delayed Discharges in NHSScotland - figures from October 2012 census
Published: 30 October 2012
Care Home Census 2012
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ISD aims to contribute to the improvement and integration of health and social care in Scotland, particularly for older people and/or those with long term or chronic conditions, through the provision and development of information and intelligence. More specifically:
- shift the balance of care from institutional to community-based provision;
- maximise the number of individuals able to live and be cared for in their own homes;
- encourage better joint working between the NHS, Scottish Local Authorities, carers and the voluntary sector; and
- reshape Care for Older People in response to a growing elderly population.
Integrating Health and Social Care
This handout outlines some of the relevant data and analytical tools that can give insight to integrating health and social care 
[1.3mb] [Updated 21 September 2012]
