From 1 April 2026 two new organisations are now responsible for planning and overseeing NHS services for local people. The last day of operation for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB was 31 March 2026. Find out more

External stakeholders

The IPC team collaborates with external stakeholders such as the UK Health Security Agency, local public health teams and NHS England; who provide clinical expertise, evidence-based health protection advice and epidemiological intelligence to support the delivery of IPC across health and social care settings.