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.
New board member appraisal guidance was published by NHSE on 1 April 2025. Read our briefing setting out what you need to know.
This briefing summarises the contents of NHS England's draft performance assessment framework and gives our view on it.
Saffron Cordery responds to a government announcement that Dr Penny Dash is set to become the new chair of NHS England.
This report details the findings of our 2024 governance survey, exploring the views and experiences of chairs, company secretaries and governance leads.
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 Taffetani
The new emphasis on ICBs’ strategic role needs to be followed through in NHSE’s revised oversight and assessment framework.
Saffron Cordery
NHS Providers share a next day briefing in light of NHS England publishing guidance documents for provider boards and integrated care boards.
Izzy Allen
NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery responds to plans by the health and social care secretary to introduce ‘tough’ reforms for the NHS.
Our on the day briefing summarises the findings, conclusions and recommendations of these important reviews and includes NHS Providers’ view.
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.
This explainer details what people mean when they talk about 'NHS bosses' and who they are accountable to.
This On the day briefing sets out an overview of Dr Dash’s interim findings into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission.
