'Bed-blocking' comment really reinforces the need to respond to older people's complex social needs in the community

It's a pity about the headline name-checking bed-blocking in a Gloucestershire health chief's comment on integrated care. That's because the point being made is a good one, that health and social care services have to work to resolve complex social needs as well as treat medical problems if they are going to succeed in providing worthwhile  services.

 

Link to Integrated Care.com article