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Making continuing healthcare work better for all

Lou Patten says changes are needed for NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, and offers recommendations for joint working practice to deliver it.

2 June 2022

ICS delay muddies leadership and threatens accountability

Poor communication about ICS delays hasn't helped what can be an already difficult situation.

14 January 2022

Integration is the only way forward for a sustainable health care system

April 2022 is the starting point for ICSs, not the end goal, argues Lou Patten.

30 November 2021

Recognising the role independent providers play in integrated care systems

Independent providers and the NHS must take an ‘all shoulders to the wheel’ approach to integrated care, or risk doing patients a disservice.

25 October 2021

Clinical and care professional leadership in integrated care systems

A thematic report from engagement events in March 2021 and mini literature review.

3 September 2021

Responding to challenges requires a partnership of equals

ICS leaders are rising to the challenge of strengthening system partnerships while preparing to take on statutory responsibilities from April 2022.

23 August 2021

Procurement in an ICS – let’s really do it differently to benefit patients

Changes to procurement are welcomed by the ICS Network and NHS Clinical Commissioners, with the need for transparency and a level of consistency.

24 May 2021

Five factors for provider collaboration & strategic commissioning

Collaboration has become a buzz word in the development of integrated care systems.

25 April 2021

Legislation must require clinical and lay members on ICS boards

The recent health and care white paper has broadly been welcomed by health leaders, but there are still concerns that need to be addressed.

1 April 2021

Exploring the evolving commissioning landscape

NHSCC is hosting a virtual members' event where there will be discussion on evolving commissioning functions, primary care networks, system working.

21 October 2020