Health Management and Policy Alert

Hewitt review: terms of reference

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The Hewitt review will consider how the oversight and governance of integrated care systems (ICSs) can best enable them to succeed, balancing greater autonomy and robust accountability with a particular focus on real time data shared digitally with the Department of Health and Social Care, and on the availability and use of data across the health and care system for transparency and improvement. This sets out the terms of reference for the independent review of integrated care systems led by Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt.

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Health and wellbeing boards: guidance

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The Health and Care Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) introduced integrated care boards (ICBs) and integrated care partnerships (ICPs) to the health and care system. This non-statutory guidance sets out the roles and duties of health and wellbeing boards (HWBs) and clarifies their purpose within the new system architecture introduced by the 2022 Act. It should support ICB and ICP leaders, local authorities and HWBs to understand how they should work together to ensure effective system and place-based working, following the principle of subsidiarity. The guidance also includes case studies that illustrate how HWBs are adapting to the changes introduced by the 2022 Act and using their influence as leaders at place.

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The state of the state 2021-22

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This year’s report from Reform and Deloitte on government and public services finds public attitudes deeply affected by the cost of living crisis, pessimistic for the future and passionate about climate change. The research points to a public sector that is finding a ‘new normal’ as the UK’s pandemic response becomes embedded into daily life. That doesn’t mean a return to pre-pandemic times, but a new era in which the sector is dealing with both Covid-19 and its pervasive impact on society government and public services.

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Health and Care Act 2022: combined impact assessments

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The Health and Care Act received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. This primary legislation aims to build on the NHS’s own proposals for reform to make the health and care system less bureaucratic, more accountable and more integrated in the wake of coronavirus. These documents assess the impact of the legislation.

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NHS enforcement guidance consultation

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NHS England has updated its Enforcement guidance to reflect the Health and Care Act 2022 and current practice. The revised guidance sets out NHS England’s approach to enforcement of integrated care boards and providers. The revised guidance applies to all integrated care boards and licensed providers in England where NHS England has determined that formal regulatory action is required, and explains the regulatory and statutory processes in the event of enforcement action as well as subsequent rights of appeal, where applicable. The consultation closes on 9 December 2022.

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Guidance on good governance and collaboration

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This guidance, issued under the NHS provider licence, sets clear expectations of collaboration by NHS trusts and foundation trusts and the governance characteristics that trusts must have in place to support this.

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Defining essential innovative medicines and measuring their use in Europe

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This report aims to provide evidence and context to the discussions of medicine access and use in Europe. It discusses affordability of medicines as well as availability and use of recently launched medicines. Please note that free registration is required to access this report.

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Framework agreement between Department of Health and Social Care and Health Education England 2022 to 2025

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This framework agreement defines how the Department of Health and Social Care and Health Education England will work together to serve patients, the public and the taxpayer. It sets out roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability arrangements.

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Framework agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Counter Fraud Authority

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This framework describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). The framework agreement is focused on how: DHSC and NHSCFA will work in partnership to serve patients, the public and the taxpayer; and how both NHSCFA and DHSC discharge their accountability.

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Framework agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Business Services Authority

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This framework describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Business Services Authority. It sets out: roles; responsibilities; governance; and accountability arrangements.

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