This framework is for chairs, chief executives and all board members in NHS systems and providers, as well as serving as a guide for aspiring leaders of the future. It is designed to:

• support the appointment of diverse, skilled and proficient leaders
• support the delivery of high-quality, equitable care and the best outcomes for patients, service users, communities and our workforce
• help organisations to develop and appraise all board members
• support individual board members to self-assess against the six competency domains and identify development needs.

The NHS has published a framework and supporting resources today to help senior board members to strengthen board governance, boost leadership and improve patient safety. Resources to support current and aspiring board members within the NHS to further develop their skills and careers will be sent to leaders today, including information on development programmes and […]

For all of my 21 years as a clinical leader, I’ve spent time trying to create the systems and galvanising colleagues to use improvement methodologies in order to improve outcomes for patients. In April 2023, Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, launched NHS IMPACT (Improving Patient Care Together) – the new single, shared approach to improvement. […]

As the NHS turns 75, we are shining a light on some of the individuals who work incredibly hard to provide the best possible care for patients and their families. From cleaners and porters to doctors, midwives and paramedics, it is our staff who make the health service what it is. Bethan Jones is in […]

What this looks like in practice Have a clear leadership development strategy in place outlining capability requirements and access to training. Understand current leadership styles and approaches through board development sessions identifying strengths and gaps for each individual and as a team. Create leadership stability and continuity of approach. Support leaders across the system to […]

This guidance supports integrated care system clinical leadership to create and develop their virtual ward service.

What is a peer leader? Developed with people with lived experience, NHS England’s Lived Experience team’s definition of a peer leader is: “a person with lived experience who is committed to working collaboratively with the health and care system to provide leadership and empowerment for strategic coproduction, peer support and self-management education.” As a peer […]

Dr Christine Rivers is the lead on the Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) in the NHS People Equality and Inclusion team. The WDES is a mandated framework using metrics and insight to improve the working experiences of Disabled NHS people. Christine’s past work  has included highlighting the experiences of LGB people in mental health services. […]

North Central East London Children and Young People’s Provider Collaborative (NCEL CYP PC) has been working hard to embed Expert by Experience leadership and co-production since its inception. Working with young people, their families and carers has been an important principle for the NCEL CYP PC since the beginning. The PC, made up of North […]

Summary findings and full report of the independent impact evaluation of the Culture and Leadership Programme.