Integrated Care Systems Network

The only independent national network bringing together the leaders of integrated care systems.

We are the only independent, national network bringing together the senior leaders of England's integrated care boards.

We help leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences and challenges, and provide peer support and are here to support through this time of change. Read our guide to ICB Mergers and Clusters:

We give our members a voice through our government influencing, policy work, media appearances and our work on key health and care developments.

Find out more about the impact our work has for members and all the benefits of being a member.

We work closely with key partners such as the Local Government Association (LGA), and National Voices.

Our networking forums, Spotlight sessions, dinners and annual conference provide unique opportunities for ICS leaders to discuss common challenges and learn from each other.

Our regular bulletins, digital communities, resources and website content keep members informed of the latest news, information and guidance.

Download our one page guide to the work of the network:

What is the ICS network?

Our State of Integrated Care Systems report series

Report

The state of integrated care systems 2023/24

Evidence-based report on the impact of ICSs and ICS leaders' view on their progress so far.

26 September 2024

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Report

The state of integrated care systems 2022/23

Exploring progress local systems have made and opportunities for further development.

17 August 2023

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Report

The state of integrated care systems 2021/22

An assessment of integrated care systems' progress in 2021/22, based on the views of system leaders across England.

10 February 2022

Case studies

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Case Study

Digital pre-procedure reminders to tackle colonoscopy backlog

SMS reminders to patients containing pre-procedure instructions has led to a 28 per cent drop in failed colonoscopies and savings of £130,000 a year.

1 October 2024

Case Study

How peer support has helped one system to develop at place level

The Leading Integration Peer Support (LIPS) programme is a unique partnership of the Local Government Association, NHS Providers and the ICS Network.

28 June 2024

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Case Study

Managing patient care through an AI-powered command centre

An AI-powered command centre in Bradford is boosting efficiency, alleviating pressure on staff and helping to orchestrate better patient care.

10 June 2024

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Latest blogs

NHS Voices

Something has to give on ICB redundancies

Funding uncertainty and delays risk undermining ICB reforms essential to delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, writes Dr Kathy McLean.

20 August 2025

Confed Viewpoint

The ten-year plan must be achievable

For the ten-year health plan to succeed, a simple and effective system operating model will be crucial, write Sarah Walter and Annie Bliss.

27 May 2025

Confed Viewpoint

The government needs to explain to the public how care is going to change

The forthcoming ten-year health plan aims to address challenges in health and care. Key to its success will be empowering ICSs to lead change.

7 February 2025

Latest news

News

New partnership to support teams to move hospital eye care services into the community

Our new improvement programme in partnership with Primary Eyecare Services and the Q community.

7 October 2025

Matthew Taylor and CHP chief executive Wendy Farrington-Chadd

News

Supporting the development of neighbourhood health centres

A new strategic partnership will support system leaders to utilise and repurpose their existing estates for neighbourhood health.

5 September 2025

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News

New digital leaders forum launched

New forum to bring together digital leaders from across the health and care system

18 June 2025

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Upcoming events

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Webinar

Digital Innovation Leaders Forum

Our Digital and Innovation Leaders Forum is open to members across the NHS Confederation with an interest and role in leading digital and innovation

21 October 2025 12:00 - 13:30 GMT

Webinar

Digital Innovation Leaders Forum - AI Workshop

Our Digital and Innovation Leaders Forum is open to members across the NHS Confederation with an interest and role in leading digital and innovation

5 November 2025 14:00 - 15:30 GMT

Conference

WelshConfed25: Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition

WelshConfed25 unites leaders at Wales' health and care event of the year.

6 November 2025 08:00 - 17:00 GMT

Conference

WelshConfed25: Cynhadless ac arddangosfa flynyddol

Mae WelshConfed25 yn uno arweinwyr yn nigwyddiad iechyd a gofal Cymru'r flwyddyn.

6 November 2025 08:00 - 17:00 ASG

Conference

Integrated Care Systems Conference 2025

In person conference in London for health and care leaders interested in system working

26 November 2025 08:00 - 17:30 GMT

Conference

Care Closer to Home Conference 2026

Our conference will focus on neighbourhood health, bringing together leaders to explore what is needed to make neighbourhood working a success.

24 February 2026 GMT

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Member forums

Convening leaders to develop solutions to shared challenges.

Events and networking

Hear from influential speakers, get beneath the surface of key issues and engage with leaders across the sector.

Networks & countries

We provide support and a voice for acute trusts and integrated providers, supporting you in your leadership role at place level and within systems.

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