What is an Integrated Care System?

News - 14 April 2021

Now, more than ever before, health and care services need to work together to deliver the right care, at the right time and in the right place for patients.

An integrated care system brings health and social care organisations together to agree joint priorities and decide how to share information and resources to deliver services in the best possible way.

Bringing organisations together

The NHS Long Term Plan, published 7th January 2019, makes it clear that integrated care systems (ICS) are central to bringing together local organisations to redesign care and improve health. It is expected that, by April 2021, ICSs will be in place across England and play a key role in coordinating how services collaborate on shared priorities.

Read more about our North East and North Cumbria integrated care system, find out what it means for patients and how it will improve the health and wellbeing of people in all of our communities.

Download the Summary booklet here 

You can also visit the Join our Journey website to get involved and keep informed. 

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