The ICSA Health Service Governance Handbook

The ICSA Health Service Governance Handbook is an essential publication for everyone involved in the delivery of governance within the NHS, as well as being the approved text for those studying the Health Service Governance module of ICSA’s CSQS qualification.

Written for company secretaries, corporate governance professionals and others with a governance role within Foundation Trusts, CCGs, GP provider groups, monitoring and advisory bodies and Commissioning Support Units, this book offers vital insight into the governance landscape, exploring the principles and regulatory frameworks of governance and how they relate to the NHS; the board, directors’ and non-executive officers responsibilities; risk management, assurance and audit in the context of the health service, alongside up-to-date guidance on the governance of foundation trusts and clinical commissioning groups.

Featuring case studies, expert commentary and the key codes of practice, such as the NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance and crucial FRC guidance such as the Corporate Governance Code 2014, ICSA’s Health Service Governance Handbook offers comprehensive expertise and insight into what can be a complex and challenging field of practice.