Member networks

There are 12 member networks, supporting all NHS board level roles. Each network meets several times a year, and the events are specifically designed to help members get the information, guidance and inspiration the need. These networks are a part of your core membership and are free for all members.

COVID-19 Update

In response to the pressures and restrictions of COVID-19, we have decided to run our network events programme virtually for the remainder of 2020. We are currently in the process of scheduling new dates for each network, and will be in touch with members as soon as these are confirmed.  

Why attend?

It was utterly fantastic to talk to another bunch of COOs and realise that I am not alone. When we talk to the STP / regulator the tone is almost “well everyone else is managing to sort this out - why can’t you” - and hearing that one is not alone and that the problems are not just in my trust gives me strength! Thank you.

Chief operating officer    Epsom and St Helier

Supporting all board level roles, our 12 networks are:

• Chairs and chief executives
• Company secretaries
• Communication leads
• Community services
• Directors of operation and chief operating officers
• Finance directors and commercial leads network

• HR directors
• Digital leads
• Medical and nursing directors
• Mental health leads
• Non-executive directors
• Strategy directors

A very useful meeting - good variety of formats, topics and speakers, efficiently chaired. Good opportunities for networking. Came away better informed and with things to reflect on.

Chairperson    Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

A great event that I am really happy I took time to attend. It felt worth the time away from the day-to-day of my own trust. It also felt honest which is really important to me personally.

Head of communications    North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

The networking was incredibly helpful. I left with a clear sense that NHS Providers was a strong and effectively run organisation, that is championing the cause of pressured-providers.

Deputy chairperson    Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

To find out more about the network events, please email jordan.hunter@nhsproviders.org