Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
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Integrated Care Boards lack mandated public health representation, hindering population health outcomes.
Conclusion
Improving outcomes in population health and healthcare is one of the four core purposes of ICSs. Despite this, there is no mandated representation for public health professionals on Integrated Care Boards. Without that voice of expertise driving the public health agenda on ICBs, we are sceptical that ICSs will succeed in addressing longer-term priorities and fear that the move to ICSs will, once again, result in a sickness service, not a health service for the future.
Government Response Summary
The government stated that NHS England’s existing oversight framework already aligns with the recommendation's principle, outlining how NHS England oversees ICBs and providers.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The principle of this recommendation closely aligns with the approach taken by NHS England in the existing NHS oversight framework . NHS England has statutory accountability for oversight of both ICBs and NHS providers. In general, NHS England will discharge their duties in collaboration with ICBs , asking ICBs to oversee and seek to resolve local issues before escalation. In some exceptional circumstances, such as where enforcement action is required, NHS England will intervene directly with providers. Should such intervention be required this will happen with the full awareness of the relevant ICB .