Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101604
NHS: Standards
Tabled: 18 December 2025
Answered: 20 February 2026
Question
Joe Robertson
Conservative — Isle of Wight East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of Activity Management Plans issued by NHS Integrated Care Boards and their impact on the NHS’ adherence with its constitutional access standards and patient choice rule
Answer
Karin SmythIntegrated care boards (ICBs) have existing 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 the ability to set Indicative Activit...
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