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Accepted
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
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.
Source
Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
Report
Ninth report - Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic
06 Jan 2022
HC 599
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.6 yrs
Report published
06 Jan 2022