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Written question asked by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS Foundation Trusts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future, published on 3 July 2025, what his planned timescale is for NHS Foundation Trusts to deliver additional services within communities.

Answer

As per the 10-Year Health Plan, for the very best National Health Service foundation trusts there will be a new opportunity to hold the whole health budget for a local population as an Integrated Health Organisation (IHO). The intention is to designate a small number of these new IHOs in 2026, with a view to them becoming operational in 2027.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69706
Session
2024-26
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0460
Monday, 7 July 2025
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects
Health services NHS foundation trusts
Link
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