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We again recommend that a duty be placed on ICBs for them to have regard...

Recommendation
We again recommend that a duty be placed on ICBs for them to have regard to mental health and public health. (Paragraph 128) Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic 39
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation, noting that the Health and Care Act 2022 already places a duty on ICBs to reduce health inequalities and promote integration, which covers having regard to mental health and public health.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The Government agrees that it is important that ICBs have regard to mental health and public health. The Health and Care Act 2022 places a duty on ICBs to have regard to the need to reduce health inequalities, which includes mental health and public health. The Act also places a duty on ICBs to promote integration, which includes mental health and public health.
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.6 yrs
Report published 06 Jan 2022