Media stories about Integrated Care Systems (ICS)
NHS and council staff to strike over new care model
Full story in the HSJ, 18 April 2018 Staff affected by a vanguard new care model in Greater Manchester have … Read more
Deep concerns about the ACO contract remain unaddressed
Full article in The HSJ, 3 April 2018 Government policy on Accountable Care Organisations remains confused and confusing. The Health … Read more
Aspiring ACO will not ‘fully integrate’ vast majority of its GPs
Full story in The HSJ, 22 March 2018 The “vast majority” of GPs are expected to choose “partial” rather than “full” integration … Read more
Fears for Devon under new ‘integrated care system’
Full story in North Devon Gazette, 21 March 2018 An integrated care system (ICS) is supposed to start in the … Read more
Dorset NHS hospital shake-up plans face judicial review
Full story in BBC News, 6 March 2018 A decision to reorganise Dorset NHS hospital services is to face a … Read more
Cornwall Council drops plans for an ACS
Full story in Cornish Stuff, 1 March 2018 Cornwall Council will reject and abandon plans to establish an Accountable Care … Read more
GPC chair warns: Don’t give up practice contracts for ACOs
Full story at GP Online 17th January 2018 The BMA’s top GP has warned that GPs should stand up against … Read more
Campaigners hail victory as ‘back door privatisation’ NHS bodies are delayed
Daily Mirror – 7 February 2018 NHS campaigners have hailed victory after a reform they claim could be a … Read more
STP pays consultancy firm over £6m to cut budget
Full story in Pulse, 5 February 2018 Health and social care leaders in Kent and Medway paid over £6m to … Read more