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

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ICS Network Blogs

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ICS Network Reports

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ICS Network Briefings

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Case studies

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Case Study

Supporting elderly patients in Northamptonshire to stay well

The ICS in Northamptonshire has, with partner organisations, helped create a web of support for patients with long-term conditions.

5 May 2023
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Case Study

Support for military families around pregnancy, birth and beyond

A two-year pilot scheme offers bespoke support for military families facing challenges around healthcare, pregnancy and birth in Lincolnshire.

26 April 2023
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Case Study

Embedding mental health expertise into housing teams

Placing a mental health nurse in a housing team has ensured the right mental health support is in place and aligned with housing need.

6 April 2023
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Case Study

Scalable innovation for mental health care and support

NHS and public health services in Shropshire worked in partnership to provide early mental health intervention and rapid-access pathways.

6 April 2023
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Blogs

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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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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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If the ICB board culture isn’t right, it simply won’t work

The importance of integrated care boards’ structure is secondary to ensuring the right culture within the board, writes Lena Samuels.

26 July 2022
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The new leadership required for a new world

The right infrastructure will only be a part of ICSs’ success. What will be key is a shift in leadership culture.

12 July 2022
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Audio Visual Resources

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ICS Network Podcasts

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Podcasts

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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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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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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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Supporting healthcare organisations to eliminate racism

Joan Saddler and Lena Samuels on tackling racism and the role of healthcare organisations, systems and leaders.

21 December 2022
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