Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development In-person course Meet the trainers Mike Gill, Associate, Board Development Programme Paul Devlin, Associate, Board Development Programme

Moving into an #NHS executive director role brings new expectations around leadership, governance and board decision-making.

Support new and aspiring leaders with our #BoardDev 'Executive director induction'.

📅 Thurs 21 May | Leeds

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/3NBKxYR

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course NHS Quality for non-executive directors Date: Wednesday 25 March

Non-executive directors (NEDs) play a vital role in keeping #NHS boards focused on quality.

Support new and aspiring NEDs with our #BoardDev course exploring quality governance and board oversight.

📅 Wed 25 March | Online

Discover more and book 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/4sBOlrQ

Green, orange, and red graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers - GovernWell Online course Introduction to the role of the governor Date: Wednesday 25 March Time: 9:30am

Starting out as a governor comes with statutory responsibilities.

Our #GovernWell course helps governors to have an understanding of NHS structures, statutory duties and healthcare quality to support strong contribution from the outset.

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/4qLdXBc

The NHS Alliance will be the unified membership organisation formed from our merger with NHS Confederation.
From April, it will provide a strong national voice for health leaders, enabling more effective collaboration at a time of transformation for the NHS.
Read more➡️ nhsproviders.org/who-we-are

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development "Well delivered and great content that will no doubt prove invaluable for my (and my team's) future report writing." - Previous attendee of Board Development courses

📝 Well-structured papers make complex issues easier to understand.

Our online 'Effective report writing' #BoardDev course helps #NHS colleagues structure board papers, highlight priorities, and write with precision.

📅 Tues 17 March

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/4kKc5HM

Green, orange, and red graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers - GovernWell Online Course Recruitment: Member and public engagement Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 9:30am

⏱️ Two weeks to go until our 'Member and public engagement' #GovernWell course.

Support your #NHS governors to build confidence in representing members and the public and strengthen engagement across your trust.

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/4rj2HxB

Green, orange, and red graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers - GovernWell Online Course Introduction to the role of the governor Date: Wednesday 25 March Time: 9:30am

Build a strong foundation for new #NHS governors.

Our #GovernWell course offers a clear introduction to the governor role, statutory duties, NHS structures and quality, supporting confident contribution from the outset.

📅 Wed 25 March

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/4qLdXBc

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course Effective report writing Date: Tuesday 17 March Time: 9:30am

✍️ Write reports that guide clear, confident decisions.

Our online 'Effective report writing' #BoardDev course helps #NHS leaders present complex issues with precision, highlight key priorities and produce focused board papers.

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/4kKc5HM

Representing the public is a core part of the #NHS governor role.

Our #GovernWell course helps governors build confidence in meaningful engagement and bring member and community perspectives into trust decision-making.

📅 Thurs 12 March

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/4rj2HxB

Last few places left for our 'Effective questioning and challenge' #GovernWell course on Tuesday 24 February.

Help your #NHS governors to challenge constructively, ask purposeful questions and strengthen oversight.

Book today 👉 https://bit.ly/48m0fOh

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Taking on an #NHS non-executive director (NED) role brings immediate expectations around governance and accountability.

Our #BoardDev induction helps new and aspiring NEDs contribute with confidence from the start.

📅 19–20 March | London

Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pXDqHy

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development "I feel equipped to go back to our board and have challenging but constructive conversations about what we do now and how we can improve." - Previous attendee of Board Development courses

Risk oversight is a core board responsibility.

Build confidence in assurance, risk appetite and #NHS board-level discussions on our 'Risk management for boards' course, 10 March.

Discover more and book your place 🔗 https://bit.ly/3M4oV6R

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Developing future executive directors takes time, insight and a strong understanding of governance.

Support future #NHS leaders with our #BoardDev 'Aspiring directors programme' (Mar–Oct) for those preparing for a first executive role.

Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/49LBH2Z

Webinar: Recovering elective care Explore how NHS trusts can transform outpatient care and drive delivery through elective reform.

What does outpatient transformation look like when it actually works?

Hear how #NHS trusts are improving elective delivery and outpatient productivity, with insights from @england.nhs.uk and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Watch the webinar 🎥 https://bit.ly/45PYEQb

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course Executive director induction Date: Thursday 26 February Time: 9:30am

Investing in early executive leadership development strengthens #NHS board governance.

📅 Support new and aspiring executive directors through our online #BoardDev induction on 26 February.

Discover more and book today. 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/49MJbl8

🚨 The National Cancer Plan launches next month! Patients first, outcomes improved.

Join this free session to see key commitments, practical solutions and hear from those shaping its delivery.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4t0JykG #NHS

Preparing future executive directors requires time, reflection and structured development.

Support senior #NHS leaders with our in-person #BoardDev programme (Mar–Oct 2026), focused on strengthening governance and leadership capability.

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/49LBH2Z

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How can the #NHS move beyond temporary fixes to today's capacity pressures without waiting years for new hospitals?

A new blog by Darwin Group explores a "third way" for NHS estates, combining speed, quality and flexibility to unlock capacity now.

👉 https://bit.ly/49JP1oE

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course Effective challenge for boards Date: Tuesday 3 February

Build confident challenge at board level.

⌛ With less than two weeks to go, our one-day online #BoardDev 'Effective challenge for boards' course supports #NHS leaders to strengthen scrutiny and decision-making.

Discover more and book today 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/3Ysv8fk

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development "This is a must attend event for any new executive. There has been so much richness in the areas covered." - Previous attendee of board development courses

In order for new #NHS executive directors to excel in their role, they need clarity, confidence and board-level insight.

Our #BoardDev 'Executive director induction' on 26 February supports that transition.

Discover more and secure a place ⤵️

🔗 https://bit.ly/49MJbl8

Webinar announcement for 'Protecting clinical capacity with autonomous artificial intelligence,' with NHS Providers and Skin Analytics scheduled for Wednesday, 4 February. The Skin Analytics logo is also displayed.

🚨 Skin cancer referrals are rising. Innovation is no longer optional.

Join our webinar with #SkinAnalytics to see how regulated autonomous #AI is safely triaging benign skin lesions across the #NHS and freeing clinical capacity.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3MXq0xl

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course Meet the trainers Paul Hogg, Associate, Board Development Programme Pamela Chesters, Associate, Board Development Programme

How a meeting is chaired can shape the quality of discussion and outcomes.

Support your #NHS board to build confidence and practical chairing skills on our online #BoardDev 'Effective chairing of meetings' course.

📅 12 Feb

Discover more and sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4byOvLh

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We’re pleased to announce that Sir Ciarán Devane will lead the new organisation formed by the merger of NHS Providers and @nhsconfed.org becoming its first chief executive.

Thank you to @danielelkeles.bsky.social for his outstanding leadership of NHS Providers.

➡️https://bit.ly/4sK57G9

Blue and teal graphic card that displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development "I would recommend the session to anyone wanting to understand more about appreciative inquiry and a non-adversarial approach to conducting meetings." - Previous attendee of board development courses

Constructive challenge is key to effective board performance.

Strengthen your #NHS board's scrutiny, accountability and decision-making with our online 'Effective challenge for boards' course.

📅 3 Feb | 💻 Online

Discover more and sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ysv8fk

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Blue and teal graphic card that displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course Meet the trainers Richard Mackie, Associate, Board Development Programme Sophie Guest, Associate, Board Development Programme

Understanding your board's risk appetite is crucial for effective decision-making.

Our #BoardDev course supports #NHS boards to use risk appetite to inform strategy and shape decisions.

📅 27 Jan | 💻 Online

Discover more and book today ⤵️

🔗 https://bit.ly/48JiMoZ

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development "Really informative day thank you, after all the years of taking minutes and teaching myself, I wish I had been given this opportunity sooner." - Previous attendee of board development courses

If you support #NHS meetings, these skills matter:
📋 Clear agendas
📝 Accurate minutes
📂 Tracked actions

Build the skills that keep NHS meetings running smoothly on our #BoardDev course.

📅 27 Jan | 💻 Online

👉 https://bit.ly/48sJ4KP

Webinar announcement titled 'Protecting clinical capacity with autonomous artificial intelligence' scheduled for Wednesday, 4 February in partnership with Skin Analytics.

🚨 Skin cancer referrals are rising, but dermatology capacity isn’t.

Join us and our partner #SkinAnalytics for a free webinar on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely triages benign cases, frees up capacity, and supports #NHS teams.

Register: https://bit.ly/3MXq0xl #DigitalHealth #Innovation

✨ Thank you to all #NHS staff for their extraordinary commitment this year.✨

🔷 See some of the innovative work happening across the NHS: https://bit.ly/4pO0R6z

From everyone @NHSProviders, we wish you a happy and healthy 2026.

✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank #NHS staff for their extraordinary commitment. Despite challenges, the NHS has continued to deliver safe and high-quality care. ✨

From all of us NHS Providers, we wish you a restful festive season and all the best for 2026.

Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers – Board Development Online course Meet the trainers Richard Mackie, Associate, Board Development Programme Sophie Guest, Associate, Board Development Programme

Clear risk appetite underpins effective board decisions.

Our #Risk appetite for boards course helps #NHS boards apply risk appetite in practice, so it actively informs strategy and assurance.

📅 27 January | Online

🔗 https://bit.ly/48JiMoZ

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