NHS Providers explained

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for NHS trusts in England, which takes part in negotiations between the trusts and the Department of Health^[1] and provides development support to trust leaders.^[2] Until 2011, it was a section of the NHS Confederation.

Claiming 100% of trusts and foundation trusts in England as members, NHS Providers is overseen by a board of 20 trust chiefs.^[3] The organisation's chief executive since February 2023 is Julian Hartley and its chair is Sir Ron Kerr, former chief executive of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London.^[4]

Steve Barclay spoke at the organisation's 2022 conference, hinting that the NHS would be given more money in the chancellor's Autumn Statement.^[5]

See also

• NHS Confederation – represents organisations that commission and provide NHS services
• NHS Employers – negotiates contracts with healthcare staff

Notes and References

1. News: NHS Providers lodges objection to controversial tariff proposals. 27 March 2017. Health Service Journal. 11 September 2015.
2. Web site: Our development offer. NHS Providers. 2020-04-16.
3. Web site: NHS Providers membership offer. 2015-11-02. NHS Providers. 2020-04-16.
4. Web site: Former NHS Providers chair to lead ICS. Hignett. Katherine. 23 December 2019. Health Service Journal. en. 2020-04-16.
5. News: Health secretary hints NHS will get more money . 18 November 2022 . BBC . 16 November 2022.