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Integrated care partnership (ICP) engagement document

Initial expectations for the role of integrated care partnerships (ICPs) within integrated care systems (ICSs).

• From: Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England
• Published: 15 September 2021
• Last updated: 20 September 2021 — See all updates

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Integrated care partnership (ICP) engagement document: integrated care system (ICS) implementation

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This document sets out The Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and the Local Government Association’s expectations for the role of integrated care partnerships (ICPs) within integrated care systems (ICSs).

It aims to support local authorities, integrated care boards and other key stakeholders in considering what arrangements might work best in their area when laying the foundations for establishing ICPs.

This is connected to the Health and Care Bill.

Published 15 September 2021
Last updated 20 September 2021 + show all updates

1. 20 September 2021

   - Added sub-heading: “ICPs will support integrated approaches and subsidiarity” - Changed 2 dates under 'Practical steps for implementation': Point 2. Changed from October 2022 to October 2021 Point 3. Changed from November 2022 to November 2021 - Added 'Foundation Trusts' to this line: 'NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts (acute, mental health, community, ambulance)'

2. 15 September 2021

   First published.