The research involved two years of quantitative and qualitative fieldwork where, after a CHCP-wide survey, members of the team interviewed and observed staff at all levels of the CHCP so as to gain an in-depth understanding of the processes of partnership development and partnership working, inter-personal dynamics and individuals’ views of the CHCPs achievements in relation to the principles and measures of successful partnership working. Focused case study work of four service areas within the CHCP was also undertaken in order to explore further some of these issues across different service areas where different stages of integration between health and social work staff exists.
Overall, the report highlights a number of issues that senior, middle and operational managers can use as a basis for discussion and organisational development activities.