Digital Health December 15, 2025
Cutting digital capability at a time when it’s needed most risks long-term consequences for the NHS, writes John Mitchell on behalf of the Digital Health Networks ICS Digital Council
There is a troubling paradox at the heart of the current NHS restructuring.
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are under pressure to deliver significant savings, with a strict cap of £19 per head of population for running costs.
At the same time, NHS England and ICB reorganisations are stripping away digital leadership, skills, and organisational memory across the system. This raises concerns that the very capabilities needed to navigate the coming years are being dismantled.
It is important to note that not all ICBs are able to offer the full spectrum of...
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