Governor Focus conference 2025
5 June 2025
A conference dedicated to NHS governors
Our national Governor Focus conference is the leading free event for NHS governors. This year's event will take place on Thursday 5 June online, in celebration of Volunteers' week.
With over 2,500 NHS foundation trust governors across England dedicating their time to this vital role, this conference offers valuable insights, discussions, and networking opportunities.
Why attend?
This conference offers NHS governors a unique opportunity to:
✅ Stay informed – Access to the latest updates on health policy to better understand the challenges facing your trust.
🎤 Learn from experts – Hear from speakers dedicated to maximising the impact of volunteers, including the vital role of governors.
🤝 Connect and share – Join interactive breakout sessions to network and discuss challenges with fellow governors from across the country.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen your role as a governor!
How to book
This event is exclusively for NHS governors from member trusts.
If you're a governor and would like to attend, please contact your company secretary to book your place. Please note that each trust is guaranteed up to three governor spots if booked by 8 April 2025.
Programme
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Registration
10.00
Welcome and introduction
10.15
Setting the scene – a national policy update
Setting the scene – a national policy update
Saffron Cordery , NHS Providers interim chief executive will provide an overview of the biggest issues facing the provider sector, with a particular emphasis on those areas of greatest concern to councils of governors.
Speaker
Saffron Cordery
11.00
Comfort break
11.15
Showcase spotlight
💡 Showcase spotlight
This interactive session gives delegates the chance to hear real-world best practice from other organisations in breakout groups. It also provides an opportunity for discussion and q&a, allowing a space to exchange ideas and gain valuable insights.
12.15
Lunch break
13.00
Plenary panel – celebrating Volunteer’s week
Plenary panel – celebrating Volunteer’s week
In celebration of Volunteers' week, we will be joined by speakers from foundation trusts and beyond who will share their perspective on the invaluable role of volunteers and how they can impact and support organisations.
Speaker
Aishah Farooq
13.50
Breakout session
Breakout session
Governors will be invited to use this time as a safe space to reflect and discuss key issues in relation to their role in smaller group sessions.
14.40
Closing remarks
Closing remarks
Our chair will deliver the closing remarks for Governor Focus conference.
15.00
Conference close
Speakers
Aishah Farooq
Associate Non-Executive Member
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Her commitment to improving healthcare led to roles where she strategically advised, as a Young Governor for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, and now as an Associate Non-Executive Member of the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
Nationally, Aishah sits on the NHS Assembly, has contributed to NICE guidelines, and is a Trustee for Coeliac UK.
Saffron Cordery
Interim Chief Executive
NHS Providers
What previous delegates said
“I thought the format, length and the information were excellent.”
“It was informative, thought provoking and enables links with other trusts.”
“Would definitely recommend, everyone who gave a presentation had deep understanding of their subject. It was such an inspiration time, truly felt uplifted.”
Find out more
For more information about the conference or booking a place, please contact the GovernWell team.