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19 February 2026
Ed Knowles – Director for Neighbourhood Health and Partnerships (Hertfordshire)
Ed joins the ICB as Director of Neighbourhood, Place and Partnerships for Hertfordshire from Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, where he was Development Director for the Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Health and Care […]
Our leadership team
In March 2025 the Government asked Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to cut running costs by 50%. As part of the plan to achieve the reduction of costs, three ICBs are coming together to form a new, larger ICB which will […]
30 October 2025
MiDoS – My Directory of Services
MiDoS is an online service directory developed by the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board. It signposts BLMK residents to a wide range of local services, including health, social care, mental health, and voluntary sector support. This […]
24 October 2025
ICB Board Meetings from 1 Oct 2025
Agendas and papers for Meetings of the Board of the Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board (ICB) will be available five working days before the meeting and will be published as one full PDF. If you would […]
Committees of the Board from October 2025 to March 2026
On 1 October 2025 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB, NHS Cambridge and Peterborough ICB and NHS Hearts and West Essex ICB started working together. A new Leadership Team was formed and new Governance arrangements were implemented. The following […]
11 April 2025
Board of the ICB – Leavers
The following Board Members and Participants have left the ICB. Dr Rima Makarem – Independent Non-executive Chair Rima trained as a scientist before going on to hold senior roles within the global pharmaceutical sector and has 15 years’ experience working […]
9 May 2024
BLMK inequalities week
Sharon Wilson, Gypsy and Traveller Liaison Officer, and Ron Baker, Site Officer, host a webinar on how we can better understand and work with the Gypsy and Traveller communities in BLMK. They will help explain the difference between Gypsies, Irish […]
24 August 2023
Renumeration Committee
Purpose of the Remuneration Committee: The Remuneration Committee is a non-executive statutory committee of the Board. This Committee is accountable to the Board of the ICB for matters relating to remuneration, fees and other allowances (including pension schemes) for employees […]
5 May 2023
Key Publications
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy This key policy sets out the ICB’s aims, aspirations and commitments in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion in employment. It describes the practical steps the organisation will take in order to build and […]
3 March 2023
Medical Recruitment
On 1st July 2022 the integrated care board was established, which is responsible for delivering health and care for people who live in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. We are in the process of recruiting a GP Partner Member who […]
16 February 2023
Our Strategies
This page contains quick links to all our Strategies. Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Strategy Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Strategy Summary Population Health Management Strategy Health Services Strategy Health Population Summary Digital Strategy […]
31 January 2023
Working with People and Communities Committee
Purpose of the Working with People and Communities Committee: The Working with People and Communities Committee is a non-statutory Committee of the Board of the ICB. The committee is accountable to the Board of the ICB in providing advice and […]
Quality and Performance Committee
Purpose of the Quality and Performance Committee: The Quality and Performance Committee is a statutory committee of the Board. The committee is accountable to the Board of the ICB for matters relating to the improvement in the quality of services, […]
Finance and Investment Committee
Purpose of the Finance and Investment Committee: The Finance and Investment Committee is a non-statutory executive Committee of the Board. The Committee is accountable to the Board of the ICB and is authorised by the Board to investigate any activity […]
Bedfordshire Care Alliance Committee
Purpose of the Bedfordshire Care Alliance Committee: The Bedfordshire Care Alliance (BCA) is a non-statutory committee. The Committee is accountable to the Board of the ICB and reports through governance structures in partner organisations. It is responsible for making decisions […]
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Purpose of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee: The Audit and Risk Assurance Committee is a non-executive statutory committee of the Board. This Committee is accountable to the Board of the ICB and provides an independent and objective view of […]
Primary Care Commissioning and Assurance Committee
Investment in Primary Care Estates in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Many GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across BLMK aspire to improve their premises to meet the growing needs of their local populations. These aspirations include, but are […]
28 October 2022
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1 September 2022
Conflicts of Interest Management and Standards of Business Conduct
Conflicts of Interest Management and Standards of Business Conduct For information on how the ICB manages conflicts of interest please view our Conflicts of Interest Management & Standards of Business Conduct Policy As part of our commitment to openness and […]
17 August 2022
Re-use of Public Sector Information
If you wish to re-use information we have provided that falls under the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (“RPSI”), including for any commercial purposes or the sale of the information to a third party, then you must send […]
28 June 2022
Request for information
Please check our Disclosure Log to see if your question has already been answered. Email: blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net with your name, email and your request. Freedom of Information LeadNHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board Ground West, Priory House, Monks WalkChicksandsShefford SG17 […]
Disclosure Log
Our disclosure log is a record of all completed requests for information that we have received and dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. It summarises the information we were asked for […]
Copyright
Copyright © NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board [2022]. The information we have provided to you is provided to you free of charge solely for your personal, non-commercial use, which includes making temporary copies, making personal copies […]
Charges for information
Nearly all of NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board’s (“ICB”) information can be accessed from this website free of charge. However, in some limited circumstances, charges may apply. Those charges may vary, depending upon which legislation your […]
Publication Scheme Classes
The Information Commissioner’s Office has identified 7 classes of information which should be published by public bodies and describes the type of information that should be provided under these classes in the Health Bodies Definition Document. Who we are and […]
What is a publication scheme?
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) requires public authorities to adopt and maintain a publication scheme, the purpose of which is to: Most of the information covered by our publication scheme will be made available on this website. […]
How we fit into the NHS
The NHS is a complex system, which can sometimes make it difficult to understand – especially working out who is responsible for what. It’s made up of a wide range of different organisations with different roles, responsibilities, and specialities. These […]
27 June 2022
Our Board
For the period 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2025 BLMK ICB’s Board is made up of the following members and attendees. Details of our Board Meetings can be found here.
22 June 2022
Personal Health Budgets
A personal health budget (PHB) is an amount of money to support a person’s identified health and wellbeing needs, planned and agreed between the person and their local NHS Team. At the centre of the personal health budget is a […]
21 June 2022
Enquiries, Concerns and Complaints
We work hard with our providers to deliver consistent, high quality healthcare services, but we do appreciate that things do not always go to plan. When things go wrong and when things go well, we want to hear about it. […]
Evidence Based Intervention Policies
The Evidence Based Interventions Programme is a clinical initiative led by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) in partnership with NHS England, as well as NHS Clinical Commissioners and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The Evidence […]
Individual Funding Request (IFR) Policy, Process and Resources
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board’s IFR Policy and Process sets out the principles of an IFR and how NHS Clinicians can apply for funding if their patient meets the IFR Policy criteria. The Clinician requesting the […]
NHS England Services
NHS England has responsibility for some services. Please go to www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/ to find out more about specialised commissioning services and this link www.england.nhs.uk/publication/s2-and-directive-routes-guidance-for-commissioners to find out about the application process for patients seeking funding for healthcare in other EU and non-EU countries.
Data Protection
Data Protection (Information Governance) We are committed to ensuring the personal information we hold is processed in line with data protection regulations, legislations and national guidance including, but not limited to, the General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) and the […]
17 June 2022
Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
Our vision for children and young people with SEND is the same as for all children and young people in Bedfordshire; that they live happy, healthy lives and are supported to fulfil their potential as a child, young person and […]
Freedom of Information
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board publication scheme – Introduction. Integrated Care Systems and Integrated Care Boards in England The Health and Care Act 2022 provides for the establishment of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England, as […]
Engagement
We want everyone who lives in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to have the opportunity to shape the services that they use. This means making sure your voice is heard and sharing what you feel is most […]
Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse
Safeguarding As a commissioning organisation, NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has a statutory duty to ensure that all health providers, from whom we commission services (both public and independent sector), promote the welfare of children and […]
Individual Funding Requests
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board receive a fixed budget from the Government to buy and provide health services for the entire BLMK population. The treatments routinely funded are those regarded as safe, clinically effective and a […]
Continuing Healthcare
Anyone over 18 years old in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes with a Primary Health Need will be eligible for NHS “continuing healthcare” (CHC) funded support. If not, “funded nursing care” may be available to anyone in care homes. For […]
Emergency Preparedness
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is responsible for planning and buying (or ‘commissioning’) NHS-funded healthcare for the almost 1 million people living in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Emergencies, such as infectious diseases (Flu/Covid pandemic), floods, […]
Provider Collaboratives
Provider Collaboratives deliver services across a wide area. These include NHS Trusts and other providers working together to plan and deliver specific services across a wide geography. View our Functions and Decisions Map to see how they form part of […]
Committees
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has a number of committees (listed below). These committee report to the meetings of the Board of the ICB. These reports are included as part of the Corporate Governance report to […]
Functions and Decisions Map
Our functions and decisions map outlines how the different parts of the Health and Care Partnership will work together and take decisions. Residents are at the centre of all our work. For more information see our Governance Handbook.
Board Meetings
Please note this page contains information prior to 30 September 2025. Details for our Board from 1 October 2025, when Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB began working in partnership with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB and Hertfordshire & West Essex […]
14 June 2022
Patient Choice in the NHS
Patients have greater choice and control over how they receive their healthcare. Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) are committed to ensuring patients have the right to choose their healthcare provider in line with the NHS […]
14 June 2022
What we do
The Integrated Care Board replaces the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group, which no longer exists. The Integrated Care Board is responsible for planning the delivery of NHS services to achieve the aims of the strategy to improve the […]
14 November 2021
Welcome to the website of the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Your Integrated Care Board brings together health and care organisations across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to collaborate and share responsibility for the health and care of our local population. About us
31 January 2022
About Us
The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board became a statutory organisation on 1 July 2022. The Integrated Care Board replaced the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group, which no longer exists. Our responsibilities The Integrated Care […]
31 January 2022
Health and Wellbeing Boards
A Health and Wellbeing Board is a forum that includes political, clinical, professional and community leaders from across the care and health system to improve outcomes for people living in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The Integrated […]
9 May 2025
Robin Porter – Chair
Robin Porter brings a wealth of experience in public service and leadership to his role within the integrated care system. Robin spent 11 years at Luton Council in a series of senior director roles before being appointed Chief Executive in […]
Sarah Stanley – Executive Clinical Director Total Quality Management
Sarah Stanley – Executive Clinical Director Total Quality Management for the Central East cluster. Sarah Stanley was previously the Chief Nursing Director for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB). She is an experienced senior clinical leader […]
Dr Fiona Head – Executive Clinical Director Utilisation Management (Medical Director)
Fiona joined the ICB as Clinical Director of Utilisation Management from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB where she was Medical Director. Fiona is qualified as a Public Health Consultant and a GP. She has had previous posts as Deputy Director […]
12 May 2022
Governance
Our Constitution sets out the arrangements made by the Integrated Care Board to meet our responsibilities for commissioning care for our local population. It describes the governing principles, rules and procedures that ensure accountability in the day to day running […]
5 November 2025
Andrew Palmer – Director of Population Health, Analytics and Evaluation
Andrew joined the ICB as Director of Population Health, Analytics and Evaluation from Norfolk and Waveney ICB, where he was Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Strategy. He has previously held Director roles in both commissioning organisations and acute […]
31 January 2022
Contact us
If you would like to contact us, need more information or would like to send feedback, please use the relevant contact details below. Enquiries If you wish to make an enquiry please email us – blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net Please write to our […]
5 November 2025
Emma Kriehan-Morris – Director of Finance
Emma joined the ICB as Director of Finance from Norfolk and Waveney ICB where she was Director of Commissioning Finance. Emma is responsible for the development and delivery of the financial plans, ensuring that strong financial governance is in place and that […]
15 March 2022
Cookie Policy
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5 November 2025
Maria Wogan – Director for Neighbourhood Health and Partnerships (BLMK)
Maria joined the ICB as Director for Neighbourhood Health and Partnerships (Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes), from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB. She has previously worked in local government and in executive and non-executive roles in a range of […]
15 March 2022
Accessibility Policy
Accessibility statement for bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk This accessibility statement applies to NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board website: bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk. The website is managed by NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board and is hosted by Midlands and Lancashire […]
5 November 2025
Professor Natalie Hammond – Director of Safeguarding & Complex Care
5 November 2025
Pam Green – Director for Neighbourhood Health and Partnerships (C&P)
Pam joined the ICB as Director for Neighbourhood Health and Partnerships (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough) from Mid and South Essex ICB, where she was Alliance Director for Basildon and Brentwood and Executive Director for Primary Care. She is also a senior […]
5 November 2025
Stacie Coburn – Director of Contracts and Procurement
Stacie joined the ICB as Director of Contracts and Procurement from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB, where she was Chief Operating Officer. She has previously held senior roles in performance, operations and transformation across different NHS organisations including leading on national policy […]
1 October 2025
Kate Vaughton – Executive Director for Neighbourhood Health, Place and Partnerships
Kate joined the ICB as Executive Director of Neighbourhood, Place and Partnerships, leading and delivering NHS services across primary, community, ambulance and acute care. Beginning her career in frontline provider roles in 2001, Kate has held senior executive positions including […]
Sarah Griffiths – Executive Director of Finance, Resources and Contracts
Sarah joined the ICB as Executive Director of Finance, Resources and Contracts from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB where she was Chief Finance Officer. She previously worked for NHS England in the East region as Deputy Regional Director of Finance and […]
1 October 2025
Karen Barker – Transition Director and Executive Director of Corporate Services and ICB Development
Karen joined the ICB as Transition Director and Executive Director of Corporate Services and ICB Development from Norfolk and Waveney ICB, where she was Executive Director of Corporate Affairs. Karen leads various portfolios within the ICB including patient experience and […]
Louis Kamfer – Executive Director of Strategy, Planning and Evaluation
Louis joined the ICB as Executive Director of Strategy, Planning and Evaluation. He was previously Deputy Chief Executive and Managing Director for Strategic Commissioning at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB, where he established the Strategic Commissioning Unit and led major programmes […]