Corporate governance
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Having clarity about the role and duties of the board and board members in NHS bodies is essential for managing the organisation with the necessary accountability, integrity and effectiveness.
How we can advise you
Our confidential advisory service assists boards to work meaningfully, enabling them to run and guide their organisations effectively. We can help both boards and board members establish and understand their roles and responsibilities.
Our specialists can give you guidance about best practice and offer:
- expertise on extent of the powers of NHS bodies
- help setting agendas for board meetings
- attendance at and advice at board meetings including acting as secretary to the board
- advice on procedural and legal requirements, including the interpretation of standing orders and standing financial instructions
- advice on board policies and procedures and the terms of reference of board committees
- advice on foundation trust status applications, the drafting of constitutions and on governance arrangements for foundation trusts
- help with issues of conflicts of interest
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How our team will work with you
We can offer as much or as little help as you need; from offering legal opinions to drafting documents to practical on-the-spot help by joining your board. Our experts can work with you to set up, review, manage and improve your corporate governance and ensure you are fulfilling your legal requirements and advising on your options.
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Our clients
We work closely with:
- NHS organisations – including foundation trusts
- independent health providers
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Our experience
- Foundation trusts: we have experience assisting and supporting several foundation trusts with their application for foundation trust status. We helped with establishing consultation requirements, the formation of the trust’s membership and the drafting of an appropriate constitution. We have also advised on the legal implication of foundation trust status.
- NHS bodies: we have also advised on the role and responsibilities of board members and governors.
- NHS boards: some of our partners hold the position of secretary to NHS boards.
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