Governance Structure

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The West Midlands SDE is managed by the NHS, covering six integrated care systems (ICSs) and a population of 6.2 million people:

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS

We are a partnership of NHS and local government organisations, alongside independent and voluntary sector groups, working closely to transform health and care services to deliver world class care that meets the current and future needs of our rural and urban populations.

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

The ICS is a partnership of NHS, council, voluntary and community organisations with a shared vision to make Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent the healthiest place to live and work.

 

Black Country ICS

Our Integrated Care System (ICS), known as Healthier Futures, brings providers and commissioners of NHS services together with local authorities and other local partners to plan and deliver joined-up health and care services, and to improve the lives of people who live and work in the Black Country.

 

Birmingham and Solihull ICS

We’re bringing together our local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors so we can better serve the 1.3 million people in Birmingham and Solihull. Together we are Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), united by our vision to make our area the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone.

 

Coventry and Warwickshire ICS

Together, we are sharing knowledge and pooling resources. And together, we have a plan for improving health and care. We are working to help everyone lead healthier and happier lives, be part of a strong community and benefit from effective and sustainable health and care services where and when they need them most.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS

From family doctors, to mental health staff, community teams and our major hospitals, we’re using our collective resources, skills and expertise to make care and support better for our residents across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

 

  • Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS

    We are a partnership of NHS and local government organisations, alongside independent and voluntary sector groups, working closely to transform health and care services to deliver world class care that meets the current and future needs of our rural and urban populations.

  • Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

    The ICS is a partnership of NHS, council, voluntary and community organisations with a shared vision to make Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent the healthiest place to live and work.

     

  • Black Country ICS

    Our Integrated Care System (ICS), known as Healthier Futures, brings providers and commissioners of NHS services together with local authorities and other local partners to plan and deliver joined-up health and care services, and to improve the lives of people who live and work in the Black Country.

     

  • Birmingham and Solihull ICS

    We’re bringing together our local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors so we can better serve the 1.3 million people in Birmingham and Solihull. Together we are Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), united by our vision to make our area the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone.

     

  • Coventry and Warwickshire ICS

    Together, we are sharing knowledge and pooling resources. And together, we have a plan for improving health and care. We are working to help everyone lead healthier and happier lives, be part of a strong community and benefit from effective and sustainable health and care services where and when they need them most.

  • Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS

    From family doctors, to mental health staff, community teams and our major hospitals, we’re using our collective resources, skills and expertise to make care and support better for our residents across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

     

Integrated Care Systems

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

Black Country ICS

Birmingham and Solihull ICS

Coventry and Warwickshire ICS

Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS

The West Midlands SDE has an Executive Board that oversees the programme. The programme is split across seven key areas, with each having one or two Chairs and a team of specialists working within it.

  • WMSDE
    Executive Board
  • Programme
    Operations Group
  • Research
    Advisory Group
  • Data Trust Committee (DTC) WM Citizen Led
  • Information Governance and Ethics
  • Patient and Public Involvement, Communications and Engagement
  • Technical Design and Authority
  • Data and Data Standards
  • Commercial
  • Digital Clinical Trials

All workstreams will have Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) representation. People’s views are important for every decision taken by the West Midlands Secure Data Environment.

Photo of Professor Simon Ball, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Responsible Officer
Professor Simon Ball
 Senior Responsible Officer

A senior team manages the overall programme. Simon is the West Midlands SDE Senior Responsible Officer and Chair of the Executive Board. Simon chairs the programme’s Executive Board meetings.

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