Central and North West London NHS Trust Launched
From April 1st 2026, the new organisation, which will be the largest in England, will serve a population of around 4.5 million people across 13 boroughs, working in partnership with NHS providers, local authorities, GPs, voluntary and community organisations, and local residents.
Chair, Mike Bell, said: "This is an important moment for health and care across west and north London. From today, we formally bring together two established organisations into one which will serve around 4.5 million people across 13 boroughs, alongside our partners in local government, the voluntary sector and the other parts of the NHS.
I am particularly delighted to welcome our new Board members today. The composition and expertise within this group is something I am excited about, and I know they will provide fantastic perspectives to help us take our next steps.”
While today marks a significant milestone, it is not a point of completion. The new ICB is standing up in a context of national reform and significant cost reduction. We did not choose the scale or pace of change required, but we have taken responsibility for responding in a way that protects our ability to lead, partner and deliver.
He added: We are being presented with an opportunity to think differently about how we improve the health and wellbeing of our populations.
That’s not just today, but for many years to come. It’s a real challenge, but one we must rise to, and I believe we can."
