ICBs have been delegated responsibility for commissioning dental services by NHS England. They offer an opportunity to improve access locally, better integrate services around patients and address inequalities.

ICBs have been delegated responsibility for commissioning dental services by NHS England. They offer an opportunity to improve access locally, better integrate services around patients and address inequalities. Type: conclusion | Number: 25 | Paragraph: 121 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The transfer of responsibility for commissioning NHS dentistry services from NHS England to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) on 1 April 2023 provides a greater opportunity to tailor services around the needs of the local population with local representatives who have a real understanding of the local s