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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Implementation of Statutory Integrated Care Systems (ICSs)

05 January 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Edward Argar Con Melton and Syston

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Implementation of statutory integrated care systems (ICSs) in the UK is the focus of the Health and Care Bill.
  • NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care aim to introduce statutory Integrated Care Boards by July 2022.
  • The introduction date is contingent upon the passage of the Health and Care Bill.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the implementation of statutory integrated care systems (ICSs) in the UK, focusing on the Health and Care Bill's progress towards establishing these systems.

Action requested

NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care have set a target date for the introduction of statutory Integrated Care Boards in July 2022, subject to the passage of the Health and Care Bill. The statement does not request specific actions but provides an update on progress towards statutory ICSs.

Key facts

  • Since 2018, integrated care systems have been developing more integrated ways of working.
  • The Health and Care Bill will establish Integrated Care Boards and Partnerships on a statutory footing.
  • The target date for the introduction of statutory Integrated Care Boards is July 2022.
  • Joint working arrangements have been in place at system level for some time.
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