ICS Network briefings

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

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Briefing

Briefing for the debate on the role of local authorities in supporting hospital discharges

This briefing is for Members of the Senedd (MSs) in preparation for the debate on the role of local authorities in supporting hospital discharges.

12 November 2025
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Briefing

The strategic commissioning framework: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the strategic commissioning framework for integrated care boards, published on 4 November 2025.

5 November 2025
Leeds town centre
Briefing

Pride in Place

Summary and analysis of the government’s flagship policy for community-driven local regeneration.

10 October 2025
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ICB clusters and mergers: what you need to know

Find out about clustering, which ICBs are doing it and how it differs from merging. Stay up to date as the government approves mergers.

6 October 2025
A doctor giving a patient a COVID-19 vaccination.
Briefing

Transfer of vaccination commissioning responsibility

The barriers, success factors and enablers for vaccination programme responsibility.

1 October 2025
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Transforming the NHS estate to enable a neighbourhood health service

Joint briefing with Assura explores the estates implications of the shift to neighbourhoods.

16 September 2025
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Supporting system change

Summary of the key points raised during a recent engagement session for NICON's Associate Members.

30 July 2025
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Briefing

Health and devolution reforms 2025: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the overlaps in the government’s ongoing reforms in health and devolution.

24 July 2025