The three Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) responsible for commissioning NHS services across Essex will hold a joint meeting on Thursday 22 January 2026 from 2pm.
The Essex Joint Committee has been established as part of the transition towards creating a proposed single Essex Integrated Care Board from April 2026. The three ICBs that form the committee are:
- NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board
- NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
- NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board
The meeting will focus on transitional governance arrangements, aligning priorities across the county, and preparing for the proposed establishment of a new ICB. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the proceedings.
The Essex Joint Committee will take in Function Room 1 at Barleylands Park in Billericay. The Joint Committee will also be live streamed and can be watched via YouTube:
YouTubeAnyone who would like to download the committee papers, or book to attend the Joint Committee in person should register on the NHS Mid and South Essex webpage for the January Essex Joint Committee.
Essex Joint Committee Meeting – 22 January 2026The meeting is being held as a meeting in public. Members of the public cannot comment or ask questions during the Joint Committee meeting but can submit questions on specific agenda items in advance, which may be answered during the meeting. Where appropriate, any questions not answered will be responded to separately at a later date.
Questions should be submitted in advance, at least three working days prior to the meeting. All questions must be related to agenda items and should be submitted in writing by post or email to:
- Post: NHS Mid and South Essex ICB, PO BOX 6483, Basildon SS14 0UG
- Email: [email protected]