Documents

Haemorrhoid Surgery

This policy covers surgical interventions for haemorrhoids where clinically indicated. Including excisional haemorrhoidectomy, stapled haemorrhoidopexy, haemorrhoidal artery ligation, radiofrequency ablation of haemorrhoids.

Breast Augmentation (Cosmetic)

This policy covers beast augmentation requested primarily to improve appearance (cosmetic/aesthetic), including: Implant-based augmentation and Autologous (fat transfer) augmentation

Removal of Accessory Nipple

This policy covers the surgical removal of accessory (supernumerary) nipple(s), with or without minor associated accessory breast tissue, where the primary aim is cosmetic/aesthetic improvement. 

Removal of Accessory Breast Tissue

This policy covers the surgical removal of accessory (supernumerary/axillary/ectopic) breast tissue where the primary purpose is cosmetic/aesthetic

Mastopexy (breast lift)

This policy covers mastopexy (breast lift) where the primary purpose is cosmetic/aesthetic improvement.

Breast – Correction of Benign Nipple Inversion

This policy covers the surgical correction of benign nipple inversion where the primary purpose is cosmetic/aesthetic.

Breast Prosthesis (implant) Removal

This policy covers surgical removal of breast implants, including Poly Implant Prothèse PIP implants.

Breast Reduction Surgery

This policy covers surgical breast reduction for hypertrophy where breast size causes functional problems and conservative management has been tried.

Breast – Correction of Asymmetry (cosmetic)

This policy covers the surgical correction of breast asymmetry requested primarily to improve appearance (cosmetic/aesthetic).

Breast – Gynaecomastia

This policy covers the surgical correction of gynaecomastia

Scar Revision

This policy covers all scar revision/refashioning procedures including keloid and hypertrophic scars.

Papers for the Integrated Board meeting in public 1 April 2026

EPRR Framework

This policy outlines how the ICB will meet the duties set out in legislation, associated statutory guidelines and the national NHS framework.

Governance Handbook

Our Governance Handbook contains supplementary governance documents to the ICB Constitution.

Central East ICB Constitution

The constitution sets out the board membership and governance arrangements for NHS Central East ICB.

Risk Management Policy 

This policy sets out the principles and requirements for Risk Management within the Central East Integrated Care Board. It aims to ensure a consistent and effective approach that supports the organisation’s objectives, complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and promotes best practice.

Conflicts of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct  

Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) is committed to the highest standards of probity, transparency, and accountability in all its activities.

Child Death Review Protocol

This policy sets out the responsibilities and accountabilities for child death reviews (CDR) within Central East Integrated Care Board as part of chapter six of Working together to safeguard children 2023: statutory guidance and Child Death Review Statutory and Operational Guidance (England). It aims to ensure a consistent and effective approach that supports the organisation’s objectives, complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and promotes best practice.

Counter Fraud and Anti-Bribery

Central East ICB is committed to protecting NHS funds, assets, information, and reputation from fraud, bribery and corruption. These behaviours divert resources away from patient care and undermine public trust.

Procurement Policy 2026-2028

This policy sets out the principles, requirements, and operational processes that govern how the ICB will plan, design, procure, award, manage, modify, and, where necessary, decommission services.