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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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