1a A named strategic lead is allocated responsibility for driving ICP development and implementation and is accountable at NHS board level for this.
1b A named ICP co-ordinator is allocated operational responsibility for supporting ICP development and implementation.
Rationale
A named strategic lead and an ICP co‑ordinator are both important for the process of developing and implementing a multi‑agency and multidisciplinary ICP. The organisation needs to support these individuals to fulfil their roles.