ICS report calls for councils and health services work together to look at how needs can be met
Integrated care systems are not doing enough to put the vulnerable people they support at the heart of what they do, according to a new…
Upcoming integration and sustainability conference boasts impressive roster of senior NHS and government speakers
This week, the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is hosting a prestigious conference all about integration and sustainability policy with a roster of high-profile and…
Collaboration between ICSs and ICBs could improve the lives of 1.2 million people with learning disabilities
According to a new report from digital health and care consultancy firm, Channel 3, supported by strategic leaders including national learning disability charity, Hft, the…
Senior NHS and government leaders to discuss integration and sustainability policy at upcoming conference
Next month, healthcare and assistive technology professionals will have the chance to attend a prestigious conference exploring how health and social care providers are embedding…
42 ICSs came into effect on 1 July 2022 deadline to deliver more person-centred care
A total of 42 statutory integrated care systems (ICS) came into effect on 1 July 2022 to better join up the health and social care…
£25m for rapid digitisation of social care unveiled in important data strategy
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid An important new data strategy is prioritising technology in a set of ambitious reforms for the health and…
Guest article: Why cross-sector working will be the first big test ICSs face to meet their virtual ward targets
Dr Noel O’Kelly, Clinical Director at Spirit Health Dr Noel O’Kelly, Clinical Director at Spirit Health, considers the challenges and opportunities of cross-sector working, and…
Important guidance for ICS leads on implementing successful virtual wards
NHS England guidance for integrated care system (ICS) leads shares enablers for success when implementing NHS virtual wards and hospital at home services. Published on…
Government whitepaper sets out important plans for integrating health and social care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Patients are set to receive better, more joined-up care according to new plans published by the Department of Health and Social…
NHS England sets out 10 priorities for 2022/23
In a new document published on 24 December 2021, NHS England has detailed its priorities and operational planning guidance for 2022/23. For 2022/23, NHS England…