Corporate governance reviews

The Healthcare Governance Academy delivers independent Corporate Governance Reviews that give healthcare provider boards clear assurance that their governance arrangements are effective, compliant and fit for purpose. Our reviews support boards to understand how well roles, responsibilities, structures and processes are working in practice, providing confidence that the organisation is being directed and controlled effectively in a complex and highly regulated environment.

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Our Corporate Governance Reviews examine the core components of effective governance, including board and committee structures, decision-making processes, accountability and delegation, risk management, internal control and organisational transparency. We assess how well governance supports strategic delivery, quality oversight and financial sustainability, and whether the board has the information, capability and culture it needs to make timely, well-informed decisions.

 

We take a practical, evidence-based approach, triangulating documentation, performance information and senior-level interviews to provide a balanced view of governance effectiveness. Our reviews go beyond compliance, focusing on how governance arrangements operate in reality and the extent to which they enable challenge, constructive debate and collective accountability at board and committee level.

 

Our approach is deliberately developmental. Each Corporate Governance Review results in clear, prioritised recommendations that are tailored to the organisation’s context and maturity. We help boards identify both strengths and areas for improvement, supporting them to strengthen governance capability, reduce risk and improve organisational performance. Delivered by experienced NHS and healthcare governance professionals, our reviews align with regulatory expectations and support providers to demonstrate strong, effective and well-managed corporate governance.