Publications

How ICSs are using digital innovation - four case studies

While the NHS may be in the foothills of digital transformation, there are pockets of exemplary practice such as these four case studies

29 October 2024

Equity

In the fifth episode of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we look at equity

17 October 2024

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

The role of peer support and challenge in improving systems

Peers understand the current challenges faced by systems and places bringing credibility, trust and mutual respect to the improvement process

27 September 2024

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

How ICSs are meeting workforce challenges - four case studies

Workforce issues are causing challenges across the health and care system. Here's how four integrated care systems are tackling some of them.

16 September 2024

Maternity

Black Maternity Matters is a ground-breaking collaboration tackling the inequitable maternity outcomes faced by black mothers and their babies.

12 September 2024

The Hewitt review: where are we one year on?

Exploring progress against key themes in Patricia Hewitt's review of integrated care systems.

26 July 2024

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

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

NHS Provider Selection Regime

A summary of the new procurement process replacing all other healthcare service commissioning processes for relevant authorities in England.

31 May 2024

Examples of clinical and care professional leadership in practice

How three systems are using clinical and care professional leadership in practice and the steps they are taking to deliver the five principles.

18 April 2024