In:
Journal of Management in Medicine, Emerald, Vol. 15, No. 5 ( 2001-10-01), p. 334-351
Abstract:
This paper reviews the NHS Plan from the perspective of the Government’s wider programme of “modernising” public services. Although broadly focussed, particularly highlights older people. Two dimensions of modernisation are identified. The NHS Plan is seen to be patient‐cited – rather than citizen‐centred. Argues further, that, if the economic, social and environmental causes of ill health are to be addressed more generally and if citizens are to be enabled to live in healthy, sustainable communities, planning for health services should logically be subordinate to planning for health. Health improvement plans should, therefore, be integrated within the wider community strategies for which local authorities are to have lead responsibility. Similarly, as ill health is recognised to be an important aspect of poverty, inequality and social exclusion, there is a strong case for the integration of the regional offices of the NHSE within the wider structure of regional governance. Finally, the personal social services should ensure that the values of social work and social care are not displaced by medical and nursing models which, historically, have shown little understanding of community development processes.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0268-9235
DOI:
10.1108/EUM0000000006182
Language:
English
Publisher:
Emerald
Publication Date:
2001
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2042522-3
