Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care: A Comprehensive Analysis

Working in Partnership in Health and
Social Care

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1..........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Explain the philosophy of working in partnership in health and social care (M1, M2, M3)....3
1.2 Evaluate partnership relationship within health and social care services (M2, M3, D3)..........6
Chapter 2..........................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Analyze model of partnership working across the health and social care sector (D1)..............7
2.2 Review current legislations and organizational practices and policies for partnership working
in health and social care (D2)..........................................................................................................8
2.3 Explain how difference in working practices and policies affect collaborative working........10
Chapter 3........................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Evaluate possible outcomes of partnership working for users of services, professionals and
organizations..................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Analyze the potential barriers to partnership working in health and social care services.......12
3.3 Devise strategies to improve outcome for partnership working in health and social care
services..........................................................................................................................................13
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................15
Reference list.................................................................................................................................16

Introduction
This assignment presents the corners of the health and social care. This assignment will highlight
the fatal accident that occurred in the year of 2005. Partnership”, is another term for
communication among colleagues or members working together in an organization. Working
together in collaboration increases the work efficiency in any sector of the industry.
‘Partnership’, the term is associated with business related concerns or in entrepreneurships.
‘Partnership’ among the team members includes the cooperation, collaboration, integration and
communication. Health and social care, in any organization is the vital part, which cannot be
overlooking in any terms. In any organization, the quality of the organization depends on the
partnership.
Chapter 1
1.1 Explain the philosophy of working in partnership in health and social care (M1, M2,
M3)
Working philosophies in partnership in health and social care is shown in the diagram below:
Philosophies

‘Partnership’, especially in this sector focuses on the improving condition of patients. To treat
the patients with proper medical assistance is the prior job role of the partners. Any drawback in
the organization can be overcome by the strength of partnership. In any organization, working
philosophy behind partnership acts as the USP of the health and social care. ‘Health and social
care’ is the unit of hospital, which aids the patients in their poor condition. Health and social care
aims at improving the condition of the patients in their unhealthy situation (Martin et al., 2010).
This aim failed in the scenario of NHS, which destroyed the reputation of the organization.
Partnership increases the work efficiency and the value of the patient’s life. For any organization,
if the team spirit lacks, the entire organization fails to fulfill their aim. In the scenario of NHS
2005, the Francis report documented the disastrous outcome of partnership. Partnership depends
on the key features:
 Communication
 Collaboration
 Integration
 Co-operation
Lack of these four features, resulted in the fatal condition of the patients. Proper attention was
not paid to the patients. Patients, who were unable to relive themselves by going to the bathroom,
faced unhygienic condition. Partnership in hospitals or any organizations serves the purpose of
better treatment of patients. Lack of partnership brings the reputation of the organization at stake.
Lack of care, compassion, leadership and humanity was the negative sides of partnership. In the
scenario, of NHS, basic standards were not followed and even the fundamental rights to dignity
were not respected. Elderly patients were left unwashed, unfed and without fluids. This was the
outcome of the poor partnership. Partnership also means taking care of each other’s duties, being
aware of each other job roles. Healthy partnership is possible when there is a healthy
communication between partners and their patients. The voice of the patients is heard by the
organizations, which in turn lead to the better condition of the patients (Cameron et al., 2014).
Partnership includes:
 Developmental partnership