Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 55630

Integrated Care Boards: Mergers

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 July 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether Integrated Care Board mergers are planned for Dorset.

Answer

Karin Smyth

NHS England has asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to act primarily as strategic commissioners of health services and reduce duplication of responsibilities within their structure. NHS England provided additional guidance to ICBs, National Health Service...

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