The government partially accepts this recommendation. Flexibility in funding arrangements can support local decision-making, but it is important that this does not undermine progress on transformation. NHS England regularly publishes data from across the mental health services dataset and the NHS Talking Therapies dataset to facilitate transparency and accountability on the transformation and delivery of mental health services. NHS England monitors relevant impacts through this data. ICBs are required to meet the Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS) for the ICB core programme allocation. This sets a minimum level of spend on mental health services for each ICB which also reflects where funding has previously transferred from service development funding into the MHIS. In addition, service development funding has been secured for the financial years 2026 to 2027 and 2028 to 2029 to support growth in IPS, NHS Talking Therapies and MHSTs in schools and colleges.