Pharmacy, optometry, and dental services

Since 1 April 2023, NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has been responsible for the commissioning and management of pharmacy, optometry, and dental services in Suffolk and the Colchester and Tendring areas of Essex.

These changes came into force under the Health and Social Care Act 2022, which established Suffolk and North East Essex ICB and other ICBs on a statutory basis.

These arrangements allow ICBs to have greater responsibility for the commissioning and management of primary care health and social care services that meet the needs of our local population.