Baroness Merron (Lab)

All the local systems have their line of accountability, with which I know noble Lords are familiar. Currently, for example, ICBs report to NHS England. Subject to the passing of the Health Bill, that

I certainly agree with my noble friend on that point. That is why achieving neighbourhood health will rely critically on that strong partnership, which will include civil society, as she says.

The N eighbourhood H ealth F ramework published in March, which I mentioned, requires local systems to develop neighbourhood health plans. That will give a very clear basis for measuring impact, which

My noble friend is right to identify that, if we are going to deliver neighbourhood healthcare and make improvements in social care, we have to join up the NHS and local government. That is key to our

We recognise the continuing challenge that we inherited in terms of workforce, but that is why we are investing in the adult social care workforce. In 2028, the first ever fair pay agreement will come

The noble Baroness is quite right to talk about people having more complex needs, and, indeed, we are also living longer. However, the current health system is organised around institutions and servic