A commentary on Margaret Hodge's new role as implementer of Southwark's Better Care Fund, a project she has described as beset by "unacceptable incompetence". In this single London borough, she is tasked with making the council, NHS, police and the voluntary sector work together, with the stated aim, ultimately, to reduce demands on the NHS and prison service.

http://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/nov/12/margaret-hodge-southwark-health-social-care