ICS Network Resources

Useful resources for ICS Network members
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Access our useful case studies as well as our latest reports, blogs, podcasts and the ICS Communications Toolkit.

NHS England has published the statutory list of ICB areas following Royal Assent:

Written resources

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ICS Network case studies

Exploring how integrated care systems are making improvements to population health and wellbeing.
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ICS Network blogs

Thought leadership on system working.
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ICS Network reports

In-depth reports from the ICS Network, informed and shaped by members, to influence change.
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ICS Network briefings

Briefings for members and parliamentarians unpacking the core issues facing integrated care systems.

Case studies

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Case Study

Providing urgent health care at home for older people living with frailty

The Silver Triage initiative enables specialist geriatricians to provide advice to ambulance paramedics who are assessing older people.

18 July 2023
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Case Study

Identifying patients who have missed bowel cancer screening in Sussex

Breaking down regional data for Sussex into small areas has highlighted patients who have not taken up the offer of bowel cancer screening.

18 July 2023
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Case Study

Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS Diabetes Prevention Programme

Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS is exceeding the national targets for improving access to support for people at risk of type 2 diabetes.

13 July 2023
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Case Study

Learning to Lead Together in Newcastle

A pioneering scheme is delivering leadership training that brings together different NHS organisations, the local authority and the voluntary sector.

23 June 2023
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Blogs

James Hood
NHS Voices blogs

Engaging with district councils

Why district councils are well placed to understand the neighbourhoods and places that systems are trying to support.

6 July 2023
Sarah Walter
NHS Voices blogs

The Hewitt review: next steps and implementation

ICS leaders have shared their key priorities for implementing the Hewitt review recommendations.

8 June 2023
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NHS Voices blogs

Reflections on the digital journey across Frimley ICS

Digital tools can enhance patient care and improve workforce experience without losing the compassion inherent in health and care, writes Sam Burrows.

15 March 2023
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NHS Voices blogs

Harnessing digital to deliver system ambitions

Matthew Taylor and Saffron Cordery explore how digital can help deliver the ambitions of integrated care systems (ICSs).

19 October 2022
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Podcasts and videos

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Integrated care systems: one year on

Three system leaders share their views on integrated care systems a year on from their formal establishment, unpacking what works and where next.

28 June 2023
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Audio

Baroness Dambisa Moyo: Health and economic growth – a vital connection

Baroness Dambisa Moyo on growth, productivity and the post-pandemic world.

26 April 2023
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Audio

Patricia Hewitt: There’s a real chance to tackle health differently this time

Patricia Hewitt on how integrated care systems can support people to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

4 April 2023
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Audio

Patricia Hewitt: Influencing the way ICSs work and how the centre works with them

Patricia Hewitt on integrated care system (ICS) oversight and governance and the critical enablers systems need to succeed. 

11 January 2023
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