Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 21
21
Accepted
Paragraph: 64
Action needed from DHSC to resolve issues of poor partnership working in ICSs
Recommendation
DHSC, working with ICSs, should clearly set out what action could be taken, be that by the CQC, NHS England or others, to resolve issues of poor partnership working, in particular with adult social care.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the recommendation aligns with NHS England's existing oversight framework, which outlines how NHS England, in collaboration with ICBs, addresses issues of poor partnership working, including direct intervention in exceptional circumstances.
Paragraph Reference:
64
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.