Audit Commission says progress in joining up health and social care is inconsistent despite effort Despite years of effort to improve joint working across health and social care, progress remains uneven, an Audit Commission report has found. While better joint working could deliver savings and improve care, the report found "considerable variation" between local areas. "Joint working should start with the needs of the person. This will, in turn, help to tackle system difficulties," it said. Andy McKeon, managing director of health at the Audit Commission, said: "Most older...