ICS Network Resources

Useful resources for ICS Network members

Welcome to our Resource Centre where you can find all our blogs, case studies, podcasts, videos and reports which relate to integrated working or the work of the network.

We hope you find these useful and please do keep coming back to check on this page as we regularly add more useful resources for ICSs.

There are further useful resources for system working here:

Health Economic Partnerships

Systems for change: Driving social and economic development

Written resources

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ICS Network case studies

Exploring how integrated care systems are making improvements to population health and wellbeing.

ICS Network blogs

Thought leadership on system working.

ICS Network reports

In-depth reports from the ICS Network, informed and shaped by members, to influence change.

ICS Network briefings

Briefings for members and parliamentarians unpacking the core issues facing integrated care systems.

Case studies

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Examples of clinical and care professional leadership in practice

How three systems are using clinical and care professional leadership in practice and the steps they are taking to deliver the five principles.

18 April 2024

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Case Study

Digital pre-procedure reminders to tackle colonoscopy backlog

SMS reminders to patients containing pre-procedure instructions has led to a 28 per cent drop in failed colonoscopies and savings of £130,000 a year.

1 October 2024

Case Study

How peer support has helped one system to develop at place level

The Leading Integration Peer Support (LIPS) programme is a unique partnership of the Local Government Association, NHS Providers and the ICS Network.

28 June 2024

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Case Study

Managing patient care through an AI-powered command centre

An AI-powered command centre in Bradford is boosting efficiency, alleviating pressure on staff and helping to orchestrate better patient care.

10 June 2024

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Case Study

Providing urgent health care at home for older people living with frailty

The Silver Triage initiative enables specialist geriatricians to provide advice to ambulance paramedics who are assessing older people.

18 July 2023

NHS Voices blogs

Engaging with district councils

Why district councils are well placed to understand the neighbourhoods and places that systems are trying to support.

6 July 2023

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NHS Voices blogs

Reflections on the digital journey across Frimley ICS

Digital tools can enhance patient care and improve workforce experience without losing the compassion inherent in health and care, writes Sam Burrows.

15 March 2023