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The Integrated Care Board Deficit Crisis Explained
Total debt across the 42 ICBs has surpassed £1.2bn.
By Marcus Thorne•11 min read•
How we got here
A combination of inflation, workforce cost pressures, and unfunded activity has left most ICBs materially worse off.
What comes next
Expect a mid-year settlement conversation between DHSC and the Treasury.
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