The essay should specially cover:

1. Shows critical understanding of the concept of multi-agency working and the difficulties in defining the concept. Show a critical understanding of the concept of integrated care. Use theory to critically explore multi-agency working in health and social care. For example, Townleys model.

2. Critically discusses how multi-agency working amongst professionals is shaped by policy and legislation.

3. Critically discuss the benefits and the challenges of multi-agency working. Show why it is important and what the issues and potential solutions are.

4. Critically explore the role of multi-agency working in relation to reducing inequality and the effects of anti-discriminatory practice in relation to multi-agency working.