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Summary
This study piloted case management for community care reforms, finding health visitors can excel in these roles. It highlights the need for expanded career paths for health visitors in case management.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Social Care Policy
Background:
- The community care reforms necessitated new service delivery models.
- Case management was identified as a key approach for integrated care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot case management services across five sites.
- To evaluate the role of health visitors in case management.
- To inform future career development for health visitors.
Main Methods:
- A 15-month pilot project involving health visitors as case managers.
- Implementation across five diverse sites in East Berkshire.
- Qualitative description of a health visitor's experience.
Main Results:
- Case management was successfully piloted in preparation for community care reforms.
- Health visitors demonstrated capability in case management roles.
- The pilot provided insights into the practical application of case management.
Conclusions:
- Case management is a viable model for health and social care integration.
- There is a need to develop specific career pathways for health visitors in case management.
- Further opportunities for health visitors within community care services should be explored.