The creation of ICBs as a SINO (system in name only) is a very real danger for community leaders and policymakers alike.
The CQC has called for action to avoid poor care and preventable harm in maternity services becoming ‘normalised’.
Nottingham City Council has referred Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB to the health secretary over claims it has cut mental health services without warning.
An ICB has said improving access to children and young people’s services was a ‘key priority’ after performing well below the national average on autism waiting times.
A digital CHC platform has been selected by Somerset ICB to help deliver a more streamlined service.
Some ICBs are seeking to challenge or repurpose the parts of the Better Care Fund earmarked for social care funding, senior Local Government Association (LGA) councillors have been told.
NHS England has confirmed it has scrapped a £300m digital pathways framework for GPs following a legal challenge.
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB is planning to eliminate ‘corridor care' as part of a turnaround programme.
Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643
Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum
Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 11, £51,614 - £53,643
Sandwell, West MidlandsBand J, SCP 48 - 51 (£58,327 - £61,853) per annum