Nottingham Trent University partners with the Integrated Care Board
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has recently confirmed its commitment to supporting the health and care system through closer collaboration by signing a ‘letter of intent’ with the newly formed Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
By Sarah McLeod | Published on 18 March 2026
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This partnership offers exciting opportunities, particularly in research and innovation and education and training, which are critical to delivering high quality and sustainable health and care services across the cluster area.
NTU brings significant expertise in applied research projects that address real-world challenges in integrated care, digital health, and service improvement.
The University also offers links between academic insight and innovation which support prevention, tackling health inequalities and service development. Together with the ICB, it is currently working with health services on projects to:
- Promote good work and employment
- Support people living with frailty or complex needs
- Improve life expectancy and healthy life expectancy
- Reduce health inequalities
Rosa Waddingham, Executive Director of Quality (Nursing) at the ICB.
Rosa Waddingham, Executive Director of Quality (Nursing) at the ICB said:
“By working together, there is an opportunity to strengthen evidence-based decision making, test new approaches safely, and scale innovations that improve outcomes for patients and communities.
“This partnership also opens up the opportunity to co-design and deliver programmes for staff development. These will help develop the knowledge and skills to support our workforce to deliver high-quality, integrated care for the populations we serve.”
Professor Daragh McDermott, Executive Dean, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University said:
"Nottingham Trent University is proud to strengthen our partnership with the Integrated Care Board. Our academic expertise and applied research are most powerful when they are co-designed with the people, services, and communities they aim to support. By working closely with our ICB colleagues, and as our own provision continues to grow, we can contribute meaningful insight and develop innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our population. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to improving outcomes, reducing inequalities, and shaping a more sustainable and compassionate health and care system for the future.”
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB already has a close working relationship with NTU through its Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Alliance, which is chaired by Professor Daniel King. The ICB also collaborates with NTU through the Universities for Nottingham initiative.