NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB)
NHS North East London ICB is collaborating with local councils on the 2026/27 Better Care Fund to integrate health and social care services.
The NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB), responsible for health services in North East London, is currently collaborating with local councils on the Better Care Fund (BCF) for the 2026/27 financial year, aiming to integrate health and social care services. In July 2026, Havering Council approved its £40.9 million BCF, with contributions from both the council and the ICB, formalised by a Section 75 agreement. Barking and Dagenham's BCF was allocated £37.9 million in July 2026, also a collaboration with the ICB.
These funds focus on preventative care and supporting residents to remain independent. Hackney Council's Health and Wellbeing Board also discussed plans for the Better Care Fund in June 2026. No further meetings are currently scheduled where this topic is on the agenda.
Key facts
- Havering Council approved a £40.9 million Better Care Fund for 2026-27 in July 2026, with contributions from the council and NHS North East London ICB. Source
- Barking and Dagenham's Better Care Fund for 2026/27 was allocated £37.9 million in July 2026, a collaboration between the council and NHS North East London ICB. Source
- A Section 75 agreement formalising the partnership between Havering Council and NHS North East London ICB was approved by Cabinet on July 8, 2026. Source
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