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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Blog
26 Nov 2024

Why I chose to become an appointed governor representative for Healthwatch Milton Keynes

Maxine Taffetani, chief executive of Healthwatch Milton Keynes and appointed governor representative shares what inspired her to take on the role of governor and the insights she has learned.

Maxine TaffetaniMaxine Taffetani
Blog
15 Nov 2024

Greater clarity is still needed on the roles of trusts and ICBs

The new emphasis on ICBs’ strategic role needs to be followed through in NHSE’s revised oversight and assessment framework.

Saffron CorderySaffron Cordery
Briefing
13 Nov 2024

Next day briefing: The Insightful Provider Board and the Insightful ICB Board

NHS Providers share a next day briefing in light of NHS England publishing guidance documents for provider boards and integrated care boards.

Izzy AllenIzzy Allen
News
13 Nov 2024

NHS Providers responds to health and social care secretary’s plans to introduce ‘tough NHS reforms’

NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery responds to plans by the health and social care secretary to introduce ‘tough’ reforms for the NHS.

Briefing
15 Oct 2024

On the day briefing: Reviews into CQC’s operational effectiveness and single assessment framework

Our on the day briefing summarises the findings, conclusions and recommendations of these important reviews and includes NHS Providers’ view.

Submission
16 Aug 2024

Duty of candour: submission to the Department of Health and Social Care call for evidence

This briefing sets out NHS Providers’ submission to the Department of Health and Social Care’s call for evidence on the application of the statutory duty of candour.

Briefing
31 Jul 2024

NHS provider organisations – leadership, accountability and governance in England

This explainer details what people mean when they talk about 'NHS bosses' and who they are accountable to.

Briefing
26 Jul 2024

On the day briefing: Review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission

This On the day briefing sets out an overview of Dr Dash’s interim findings into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission.

Briefing
26 Jul 2024

Summary of board meeting: Care Quality Commission - July 2024

This briefing provides a summary note of the Care Quality Commission's board meeting that was held on 24 July.

Briefing
10 May 2024

Briefing: New HFMA NHS audit committee handbook following changes

Our short NHS Providers briefing sets out an overview of the NHS audit committee handbook highlighting the key changes.

Izzy AllenIzzy Allen
Briefing
29 Feb 2024

NHS England’s leadership competency framework for board members

This briefing sets out the key elements of NHS England’s leadership competency framework, how it is intended to be used, and our view of it.

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.

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