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The Framework for Integrated Care: a catalyst for change

Find out about the Framework for Integrated Care and how it can help children and young people in complex situations who are at high risk of harm.

About the Framework for Integrated Care

The Framework for Integrated Care is a set of evidence-informed guiding principles and practices, not a prescribed way of doing things. These principles and practices can act as a catalyst for cultural and organisational change. They can provide a template for genuine integration of services for children and young people in some of the most complex situations, who are at high risk of harm, and who may display high-risk behaviours.

Working in collaboration with partners across health, social care, education, youth justice and the third sector, all services commissioned by NHS England Health and Justice are now underpinned by the Framework for Integrated Care. These services exist in a variety of settings, including the children and young people secure estate (CYPSE) SECURE STAIRS, Restore and 12 community vanguard sites across England.

Why the Framework for Integrated Care is needed

For children and young people experiencing some of the highest levels of need, adversity and health and social inequalities, support systems can become disjointed, inconsistent and unhelpful. The Framework for Integrated Care was developed in recognition of this.

Understanding the impact

The evidence to date appears promising, as an evaluation of the work across the CYPSE suggests. Understanding the impact of the Framework for Integrated Care continues as services and systems develop.

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  • The Framework for Integrated Care: a catalyst for change

    The Framework for Integrated Care

    This resource aims to promote discussion about how we can provide, and more importantly sustain, the most impactful effective support for children and young people.

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