NHS Surrey and Sussex update

Committee report · Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee · Thu 17 Sep 2026 · East Sussex County Council

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“consider and comment on the verbal update NHS Surrey and Sussex.”
“consider whether it wishes to receive a verbal briefing on structural changes to the ICB in 6 months’ time, at its meeting in March 2027.”

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The Committee is recommended to consider and comment on a verbal update from NHS Surrey and Sussex. p6 p7

The Committee is recommended to consider whether it wishes to receive a verbal briefing on structural changes to the Integrated Care Board in six months' time, at its meeting in March 2027. p6 p8

It was confirmed that NHS Sussex would merge with NHS Surrey Heartlands to form one Integrated Care Board covering two health and care systems. p9

As of 1 April 2026, NHS Surrey and Sussex has been the Integrated Care Board covering East Sussex. p10

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p6RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee is recommended to:
p71) consider and comment on the verbal update NHS Surrey and Sussex; and
p82) consider whether it wishes to receive a verbal briefing on structural changes to the ICB in 6 months’ time, at its meeting in March 2027.
p91. Background 1.1. On 26 June 2025 the HOSC considered, as part of its regular work programme item, a verbal update from NHS Sussex on structural changes to the Integrated Care Board (ICB) being made in response to the Government reducing ICB running costs. At that meeting it was confirmed that NHS Sussex will be merging with NHS Surrey Heartlands, to form one ICB covering two health and care systems.
p101.2. Having considered the update, the Committee agreed to receive regular verbal updates on the structural changes to the ICB as a standing item at its future meetings. 1.3 As of 1 April 2026, NHS Surrey and Sussex has been the ICB covering East Sussex.

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