Course overview

This course provides governors with a overview of a provider's finances and their business operations within the context of the governor role. This includes an overview of the national context; NHS funding flows; analysing financial information; asking questions of the financial reports. 

Who is this workshop for?

• All types of governors 

How to ask appropriate questions regarding finances, many examples throughout the day were super helpful.
I appreciated learning more about how NHS finances work.

Frances attended July 2023 via Zoom    Public Governor, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

Learning objectives:

• An understanding of the financial and operational context in which NHS providers are operating 
• An understanding of financial flows in the NHS and the differences between the types of financial statements 
• An improved appreciation of income and expenditure, cost improvement plans, and possible strategies to support organisation health 
• The opportunity to discuss the governor role in major transactions and financial assurance to better understand the type of issues and questions governors should be asking 
• The opportunity to meet and network with governors from other foundation trusts. 

When I initially signed up for this course I thought it would be interesting but overwhelming. It has surpassed all of my expectations and the content was absolutely fantastic. The knowledge of the presenters was a real highlight and I really would recommend that all governors should attend the course as a compulsory module!

Sarah Evans, attended June 2022 via Zoom    Public governor, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

On the day

This course is a full day event running in two sections across one day. The course is delivered on Zoom. Estimated timings are:  

Section one: 9.30am-12.30pm

Section two: 2.00-4.00pm  

Please note this is subject to change.   

How to book

Module cost per delegate (ex VAT): £220 

You need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted. Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You need to create an account if you have not already done so.  

Please note, if you are a governor that is interested in booking on to one of our training courses, please enquire through your Trust contact.

Bespoke in-house training

This course can be delivered exclusively for your council of governors with in-house training can be tailored to your requirements. Enquire now 

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