Integrated care board (ICBs) take on the NHS planning functions previously held by clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). ICBs have their own leadership teams, which will include a chair and chief executive, and will also include members from NHS trusts/foundation trusts, local authorities, and general practice.
ICBs bring health and care organisations together in a new way with a greater emphasis on collaboration and shared responsibility for the health of the local population. They present a real opportunity to focus on more joined-up services by integrating care, reducing handoffs, tackling fragmentation and variations in care and outcomes, whilst improving population health and outcomes.
For more information, please visit www.staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk.
Integrated Care System (ICS)
The Westgate Practice is a member of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care Service (ICS).
For more information please visit their website at www.staffsstokeics.org.uk.