NHS Modernisation Bill
Kingston upon Thames councillors are raising concerns about safeguarding and continuing healthcare following structural changes to Integrated Care Boards under the NHS Modernisation Bill.
Councillors at Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel heard in October 2026 about worries regarding safeguarding oversight and continuing healthcare packages. These concerns follow structural changes within the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) due to the NHS Modernisation Bill, legislation aimed at reforming the National Health Service. The panel was informed that no acute or community services for Kingston residents have been reduced or cut.
The panel was informed that NHS South West London and NHS South East London Integrated Care Boards have established joint executive leadership and shared functions to reduce duplication, rather than merging. This discussion in October 2026 focused on the implications of a restructured ICB, with councillors raising questions about the impact on local services.
Key facts
- Worries over safeguarding oversight and continuing healthcare packages were raised in October 2026 following structural changes within the NHS ICB. Source
- No acute or community services for Kingston residents have been reduced or cut due to the NHS Modernisation Bill. Source
- NHS South West London and NHS South East London ICBs have established joint executive leadership and shared functions. Source
- Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed the implications of the NHS Modernisation Bill on ICB structure in October 2026. Source
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