NHS provider organisations – leadership, accountability and governance in England
When people talk about ‘NHS bosses’ or ‘trust leaders’ who do they mean, what do they do, and who are they accountable to?
This explainer covers:
- What are NHS trusts and foundation trusts?
- What is the difference between NHS trusts and foundation trusts?
- Leadership in trusts and FTs.
- What do NHS provider boards do?
- Oversight, accountability and regulation in the NHS.
- The powers and duties of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.