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ICBs get their marching orders
May 09, 2025 · 24 min

NHS England has revealed its new “model ICB blueprint”, which will see more than a dozen functions transferring out of integrated care boards and requirements to cut the number of board members.

We cover what the new slimmed-down ICBs will look like and what these changes will mean for providers.

Also - HSJ revealed last week NHSE and the government are slashing ring-fenced funding for services such as maternity and mental health. We discuss the impact this could have on patient care and safety.