Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115008

Integrated Care Boards: Standards

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Wera Hobhouse

Liberal DemocratBath

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many integrated care boards have activity management plans in place; and which integrated care boards have activity management plans in place for planned care.

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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