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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

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The state of integrated care systems 2024/25

Evidence-based report on ICSs’ progress, their response to evolving health policies, and role in implementing the 10 Year Health Plan.

4 November 2025

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Medium Term Planning Framework: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the Medium Term Planning Framework, published on 24 October 2025.

24 October 2025

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Working on your behalf: impact report 2021/22

A look back at our achievements on behalf of members across the health and care system in England in 2021/22.

28 February 2022

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

Addressing health inequalities in Surrey through a BAME health alliance

Surrey Heartlands ICS provides a rapid response to discrimination and health inequalities in its workforce and community, through its BAME Alliance.

1 February 2022

Combatting loneliness in York

Asset-based community development has led to a significant reduction in non-clinical GP visits for loneliness and isolation.

13 January 2022

Addressing vaccine hesitancy in different ethnic communities

In 2020, COVID-19 vaccination data for Cheshire and Merseyside showed a lot of vaccine hesitancy, especially among ethnic minority groups.

13 January 2022

Pre-transfer clinical discussion and assessment (PTCDA)

A PTCDA pilot has protected elderly residents’ health during the pandemic and significantly reduced hospital admissions.

13 December 2021

Supporting the refugee community in Kirklees

Improving mental and physical health outcomes for asylum seekers and refugees through holistic support.

13 December 2021

The challenges of developing integrated care partnerships (ICPs)

Your questions on developing integrated care partnerships, answered.

10 November 2021

ICS Network progress report

A progress report on the work of the ICS Network.

9 November 2021

Professor Sir Chris Ham: My vision is that ICSs should feel different to any organisation we've had before

Episode 6: Professor Sir Chris Ham on system working, NHS reform, staff wellbeing and what lies ahead for health and social care.

3 November 2021

The Winter Access Fund

A practical guide to facilitate discussions and planning between primary care providers and CCGs/systems on the Winter Access Fund.

22 October 2021

National ICS guidance and engagement documents

A central place to find national guidance and engagement documents on integrated care systems (ICSs).

4 October 2021