The ALIGNS Project 

AHPs Leading InteGration betweeN Social Care and Health

The overall ALIGNS programme objective is to support AHPs (Allied Health Professionals) in the South East to lead on strengthening the integration between Social Care and Health services, with a focus on adult care, for the benefit of the community they serve.

BHSCA is working in partnership with Allied Health Solutions (AHS), to deliver this NHS England South East WT&E commissioned programme. The aim is to support the AHPs in the South East to lead on strengthening the integration between health and social care; this work is based on the NHS England AHPs Integration Framework, published in 2023.

Buckinghamshire is one of four regional case study sites with a focus on developing a proof of concept for Enhanced Care Integration Teams, and exploring the development of a new volunteer role to support frail adults transitioning from the NHS into social care.

The end of project report is scheduled to be delivered in Spring 2026.