Conclusion

Frailty is an increasing challenge for the whole care structure and while individual local areas have started their journey, the Frailty I-Care Toolkit provides a unique opportunity for whole system change.   It is well documented that embracing good leadership methodologies and working in partnership is crucial,  but so too is establishing a good evidence base for practice.   Only then will we prevent frailty, improve the lives of those living with frailty and build a sustainable model for the future.    A regional toolkit, with underpinning standards and outcomes, embedded within a community of practice will prompt LHEs to move from seeing the ageing population as a challenge to a once in a lifetime opportunity to really get it right.