Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111652

Integrated Care Boards: Standards

Tabled: 9 February 2026

Answered: 13 February 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

Conservative — Harrow East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many ICBs have Activity Management Plans in place.

Answer

Karin Smyth

NHS England does not hold this information centrally. Integrated care boards have contractual powers to manage activity by providers, which were enhanced in 2025/26 with central support for setting and managing activity. The NHS Standard Contract includes...

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