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Integrated Care Boards: Standards

Commons · Question 111652 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 13 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many ICBs have Activity Management Plans in place.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 13 Feb 2026

NHS England does not hold this information centrally. Integrated care boards have contractual powers to manage activity by providers, which were enhanced in 2025/26 with central support for setting and managing activity. The NHS Standard Contract includes...