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ICB Governance Handbook

Our ICB is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance. Good governance ensures that an organisation fulfils its purpose, achieves its intended outcomes for residents, and operates in an effective, efficient and ethical manner

This governance handbook brings together our corporate statutory documents in one place and supports the Constitution.  

NHS HWE Governance Handbook v.6.2_Feb.2026 (3MB pdf)

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