Framework for quality assurance and improvement (FQAI) 2026-2027 key landmarks

Key landmarks

  • Annex A = board report and statement of compliance
  • Annex B = region’s report to Professional Standards Assurance Committee (PSAC)
  • Annex C = PSAC’s report to Professional Standards Strategic Oversight Group (PSSOG)

September – October 2026

DBs external to NHS England complete and present their Board Reports and Statements of Compliance internally by this date (FQAI Annex A)

30 October 2026

Deadline for DBs and NHS England L1 ROs to submit their Board Reports and SoCs to the NHS England L2ROs.

8 January 2026

NHS England L2 ROs submit both their own Annex A and Annex B to national team.

26 February 2026

National team prepares and PSAC approves Annex C for submission to PSSOG.

2 April 2026

PSSOG approves Annex C confirmation of FQAI processes.