Written questions

Integrated Care Boards: Leadership

Commons · Question 45636 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Melanie Onn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued on when the absence of senior leadership may necessitate intervention by a commissioner in an integrated care board.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 29 Apr 2025

Integrated care board (ICB) chairs are appointed by NHS England subject to the approval of my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in line with NHS England’s guidance, where the ICB chair position has become vacant before a s...