tackling inequalities
North East London ICB is restructuring to improve population health and tackle inequalities, driven by cost reduction.
The North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) is undergoing a significant restructuring to improve population health and tackle inequalities, as presented by Chief Strategic Commissioning Officer Charlotte Pomery in June 2026. This shift is driven by a national mandate to reduce running costs by approximately 50% to around £19 per head, with commissioning responsibilities moving to a NEL-wide level.
Efforts to reduce disparities and promote fairness across different groups are a key focus, with the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board reviewing progress on combating loneliness in February 2026. Tackling inequalities is also a priority within the Northumberland Council Corporate Plan 2026-30, aiming to ensure children and young people have the best start in life.
Key facts
- The North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) is restructuring to reduce running costs by approximately 50%. Source
- The NEL ICB aims to reduce running costs to around £19 per head. Source
- Charlotte Pomery, Chief Strategic Commissioning Officer for NEL ICB, presented the updated operating model. Source
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