Joint commissioning is a developing and flexible concept. That is both its beauty and its problem. Trying to pin down what is or is not good practice and who is doing it in these circumstances is very difficult. Despite these difficulties this guide seeks to: -

• Explain what joint commissioning is about in relation to the delivery of social housing strategies and programmes.
• Identify the potential benefits of joint commissioning.
• Highlight the critical success factors for joint commissioning and the pitfalls to avoid.
• Set out good practice in joint commissioning processes.
• Set joint commissioning within the wider social housing context.