Next Steps

Our Operating Model will be developed further during autumn/winter 2021 to include sections on accountability; and on corporate/ enabling functions/ work activity following a further round of testing. 

We may update this guidance during the 2021/22 transition year as the Health and Care Bill passes through Parliamentary stages to Royal Assent having regard to, in particular:

• Outcomes of engagement on this guidance and HEE’s Operating Model with ICSs and other stakeholders;
• Changes to and statutory regulations and guidance on the Bill;
• NHSE&I guidance on ICS implementation and development; and
• Development of NHSE&I Operating Model