A statutory body responsible for allocating the NHS budget and commissioning services for a local population. ICPs prepare a five-year plan for meeting local health needs, informed by the local joint health and wellbeing strategies (JHWS). Together with integrated care partnerships (ICPs), ICBs form an integrated care system (ICS). ICBs are formed of members from NHS trusts and foundation trusts, general practice, and local authorities, service users, and communities. ICBs replaced clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) from July 2022.
