Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Accepted
Paragraph: 29
Publish proposed shared outcomes framework and ICS implementation details urgently.
Recommendation
DHSC should publish, as soon as possible, the proposed shared outcomes framework and more information about how and when ICSs should expect it to be implemented.
Government Response Summary
The government outlined the existing framework for ICSs, including the mandate to NHS England and planning guidance, which it believes already provides the right balance and processes for delivering on ICS purposes.
Paragraph Reference:
29
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
As set out above, the combination of the mandate to NHS England, NHS England’s planning guidance and system planning provide a complementary and aligned set of processes to deliver on the 4 core purposes of ICSs . This will allow for the right balance between clarity of national requirements and local innovation and flexibility. ICSs will combine the national targets and requirements for the NHS that flow through the mandate and the planning guidance with local priorities rooted in the integrated care strategy generated by the ICP , incorporating local joint health and wellbeing strategies. The use of shared outcomes to provide purpose and to draw together partners to collaborate across organisational boundaries will also enhance delivery of local and national objectives. ICBs ’ joint forward plans will set out how each ICB will deliver both the national and local commitment and address ICSs ’ 4 core purposes. DHSC has published guidance for ICPs on the preparation of integrated care strategies. NHS England issued guidance on preparing joint forward plans in December 2022, to support ICBs and their partner NHS trusts and foundation trusts to develop their first plans with system partners.