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The new ICB blueprint: what’s the future of system working?

David Melbourne and Jan Thomas give insights into the ICB blueprint. Kate Shields joins for the Leader in Six.

14 May 2025

With the recent release of the ICB operating model blueprint, Matthew discusses the future for how ICBs may operate in the face of the 50 per cent cut in operating costs.  

Crucial to the future success of ICBs will be the importance of working with local government and the need for strategic commissioning.  

Joining Matthew on the podcast are two ICB leaders who were part of the working group that helped develop the blueprint: David Melbourne, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull ICB, and Jan Thomas, chief executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB. 

This week's Leader in Six interview is with Kate Shields, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB chief executive. 

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