Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101606

NHS: Standards

Tabled: 18 December 2025

Answered: 20 February 2026

Question

Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of Activity Management Plans issued by NHS Integrated Care Boards on the commitment made in the NHS/Independent Sector Partnership Agreement signed in Janu

Answer

Karin Smyth

Integrated 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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