Exploring provider autonomy and accountability

In November 2025, NHS Providers convened a session at its Annual Conference and Exhibition titled Board autonomy and accountability in the new world order. This session focused on the opportunities and implications of providers enjoying greater freedoms and what this means for accountability. How can providers seize the moment? How will the new operating model recharge the balance of autonomy and accountability? What does this mean for patients, service users and local communities? This insight report shares the discussion from the session.