From 2022, the new integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning most NHS mental health services for their local populations. ICBs are NHS bodies, working alongside integrated care partnerships (ICPs) which bring together local government and NHS services on a statutory basis as part of a local integrated care system (ICS).31 The Department and NHSE confirmed that ICBs will be responsible for bringing forward many of the ambitious programmes which are key to the future of me...

From 2022, the new integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning most NHS mental health services for their local populations. ICBs are NHS bodies, working alongside integrated care partnerships (ICPs) which bring together local government and NHS services on a statutory basis as part of a local integrated care system (ICS).31 The Department and NHSE confirmed that ICBs will be responsible for bringing forward many of the ambitious programmes which are key to the future of mental health services. This includes, for example, developing new models of community-based mental health services; ensuring data sharing across local NHS Type: conclusion | Number: 17 | Response status: accepted Government response: 3.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation Target implementation date: Summer 2024 3.2 The NHS Oversight Framework outlines NHS England’s approach to overseeing Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and trusts, utilising 63 metrics, 6 of which relate to men