Governance

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.

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Survey
15 Dec 2023

Governance survey results 2023

This briefing details the results of our 2023 governance survey, and where applicable compares the results to previous years' surveys.

Blog
27 Nov 2023

Why I became an appointed partner governor at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Jack Wilson, appointed partner governor at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, shares his experiences and what motivated him to become a governor.

Jack WilsonJack Wilson
Report
13 Nov 2023

Provider Collaboration: A practical guide to lawful, well-governed collaboratives

A practical guide setting out the legal framework and other good governance considerations for collaboration.

Briefing
03 Aug 2023

Next day briefing: Fit and proper persons test framework

This briefing sets out the key elements of the framework, and includes our view on the framework and accompanying guidance.

Survey
10 May 2023

Governance Survey 2022 report

This report details the results of our 2022 governance survey, and where applicable compares the results to previous years.

Blog
05 May 2023

Why I became a governor at Frimley Health

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.

Rod BroadRod Broad
Blog
05 May 2023

The motivation behind becoming a governor at Dorset HealthCare

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.

Stephen ChurchillStephen Churchill
Blog
24 Oct 2022

Becoming a public governor and what it means to me

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.

Peta FoxallPeta Foxall
Blog
26 Jul 2022

Why I became a governor at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Beverley Powell discusses what inspired her to become a governor at South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust.

Beverley PowellBeverley Powell
Briefing
27 May 2022

Consultation on the new draft Code of governance for NHS provider trusts

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.

Briefing
27 May 2022

Consultation on draft Addendum to your statutory duties – reference guide for NHS foundation trust governors

This briefing summarises the content of the proposed addendum, and provides NHS Providers’ view.

Blog
06 May 2022

Trust, Working Partnerships and Collaboration in the NHS

Clive Lewis, chief executive officer for Globis Mediation Group, explores building trust and developing shared cultures when working in partnership and collaboration

Clive LewisClive Lewis
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