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<p>The NHS Act 2006, as amended by the Health and Care Act 2022, is clear that integrated
care boards (ICBs) must make arrangements to ensure patients and the public are involved
in the planning of commissioning arrangements or changes to those arrangements. Arrangements
for public involvement, and principles for their implementation, must be set out in
the constitution of the ICB. In addition, membership on the boards of integrated care
partnerships typically includes Healthwatch and public representatives.</p><p>Whilst
the Government is clear about the importance of patient and public involvement, it
is permissive in how this is achieved. This ensures each integrated care system can
develop arrangements that are best suited to local circumstances and the needs of
the local population.</p>
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