Boards of foundation trusts and trusts face a range of complex challenges and demands. NHS Providers has a vital role in supporting boards as they respond to a challenging policy and financial environment, as well as helping boards maintain robust governance and accountability mechanisms - both within trusts and in the context of system working.
Take a look at our new Guide to Good Governance in the NHS, to find out more about how to improve governance at your NHS trust or foundation trust.
This briefing details the results of our 2023 governance survey, and where applicable compares the results to previous years' surveys.
Jack Wilson, appointed partner governor at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, shares his experiences and what motivated him to become a governor.
A practical guide setting out the legal framework and other good governance considerations for collaboration.
This briefing sets out the key elements of the framework, and includes our view on the framework and accompanying guidance.
This report details the results of our 2022 governance survey, and where applicable compares the results to previous years.
Rod Broad, former governor at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, discusses what motivated him to become a governor at the organisation and shares the experiences he has gained in his role.
Stephen Churchill, governor at Dorset HealthCare, discusses what motivated him to become a governor at the trust and shares the lessons and experiences he has gained in his role.
Peta Foxall discusses what motivated her to become a public governor at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and what the role entailed and meant to her.
Beverley Powell discusses what inspired her to become a governor at South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust.
This briefing provides an overview of the code and its requirements, with a focus on what’s new or different, and includes brief summaries of its general provisions.
This briefing summarises the content of the proposed addendum, and provides NHS Providers’ view.
Clive Lewis, chief executive officer for Globis Mediation Group, explores building trust and developing shared cultures when working in partnership and collaboration