London Journal of Primary Care 2014;6:55–64
- The author outlines how general practices can use the new England GP contract to move towards community orientate integrated care (COIC).
- Plan the "nuts and bolts" of care planning
- Align external activities through "seasons of care"
- Integrate within-practice activities, through MDTs
- Share responsibility for care plans through patient participation
- Work within health networks and CCGs to nurture relationships with partner agencies through annual cycle s of inter-organisational improvement and coordination of education provision.
