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Integrated long-term care partnerships between government social care and health agencies in Brazil: The Belo Horizonte model

Peter Lloyd-Sherlock*, Karla Giacomin, Poliana Fialho de Carvalho, Quesia Nayrane Ferreira de Sousa

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Abstract

The article sets out key elements of the policy agenda for enhanced integration between health and social care for older people in high-income countries and demonstrates its wider relevance to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The article then explores the context for this agenda in Brazil, including growing demand for long-term care (LTC) and current institutional arrangements. It goes on to discuss a case study project of partnering for LTC between local social assistance and health agencies in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte. It identifies challenges and potential benefits of this partnership model, offering policy insights for LTC policy in Brazil and other countries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-120
Number of pages18
JournalInternational Social Security Review
Volume75
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2022
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty

Keywords

  • ageing population
  • Brazil
  • elder care
  • long term care
  • medical care
  • social protection
  • social services

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