Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are NHS organisations responsible for planning, funding, and commissioning most NHS healthcare services for people living in their local area. They work alongside NHS trusts, GP practices, local authorities, and other healthcare and community organisations to ensure services meet the needs of the local population.

Each commissioning body is responsible for improving the health and wellbeing of its communities by coordinating healthcare services, reducing health inequalities, and ensuring NHS resources are used effectively. They oversee a wide range of services, including primary care, community health services, mental health care, urgent and emergency care, and planned hospital treatment.

Commissioning bodies are part of wider Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), which bring together organisations from across health and social care to plan and deliver joined-up services. By working collaboratively, they aim to provide more coordinated care, improve patient outcomes, and make it easier for people to access the support they need.

If you need information about NHS services in your area, your local commissioning body can help you identify the organisations responsible for providing and commissioning healthcare where you live.