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Non-Executive Directors Network

26 November 2025

10:00 - 12:30

Online via Teams

Overview

Gain the latest insight

As reform is underway within the NHS with the implementation of the 10-year health plan, our latest network is a timely opportunity for you to connect with other NHS non-executive directors (NEDs) from across the country to share challenges and learning.

Why this matters

As the NHS navigates significant policy shifts, evolving expectations of leadership, and workforce pressures, it is critical for NEDs to pause and reflect on the strategic challenges facing their trusts. 

Operating under Chatham House Rule, this member-only network will provide you an opportunity to:

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • Hear presentations from national leaders on the latest developments in the sector.
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

 

Good range of talks and interesting conversations from questions.

Previous attendee

Agenda

Wednesday 26 Nov

  1. 09:45Waiting room open

  2. 10:00Welcome and introductions

    • Introduction and chair's welcome

      • Chair

        Judit Seymour

  3. 10:05Session 1

    • Valuing leaders and managers in the NHS: what to expect from 'the centre'

      In this session Carolyn May, Director of Leadership, Talent and Management Development, Workforce, Training and Education Directorate, NHS England, will provide an overview of the state of play and direction of travel regarding standards, leadership and management, industrial relations, workforce planning, and staff wellbeing - including the implications of commitments in the 10-year health plan. 

      • Carolyn May

  4. 10:55Comfort Break

  5. 11:05Session 2

    • Open Plenary

      Join us for this interactive session exploring key topical issues including the provider capability self-assessment. This is your opportunity to raise any challenges you're facing in your trust and share reflections with peers.

  6. 11:35Session 3

    • Strategic policy update

      Our chief executive, Daniel Elkeles, will discuss recent strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector and considerations for NEDs.

      Following the presentation, you'll have opportunity to engage in a Q&A.

      • Daniel Elkeles

  7. 12:25Closing Comments

Please note, our agenda is still in development for this event so session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.

Network chair and speakers

Judit Seymour

Judit Seymour

Non-Executive Director

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Carolyn May

Carolyn May

Director of Leadership, Talent and Management Development

NHS England

Carolyn May

Carolyn May

Director of Leadership, Talent and Management Development

NHS England

Director of leadership, talent and management development at NHS England after 15 years supporting NHS senior leader appointments and development. Carolyn's work focuses on implementing consistent standards of leadership and management for all levels across the NHS, overseeing the design of a national development curriculum and consistent appraisal frameworks, and seeking to ensure high quality leadership and management development is available to all NHS staff undertaking such roles. Having worked previously in chartered accountancy and financial services, she was motivated to join the NHS in 2010 after a less positive experience as a patient with a long term condition (coeliac disease).

Daniel Elkeles

Daniel Elkeles

Incoming Chief Executive

NHS Providers

Daniel Elkeles

Daniel Elkeles

Incoming Chief Executive

NHS Providers

Daniel Elkeles has been an NHS manager for over 30 years, joining the management training scheme in 1995 and has worked in acute, community, regional and commissioning roles. He will be joining NHS Providers as chief executive towards the end of May 2025.

How to book

Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the network. 

If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Networks team.

Who should attend

This network is designed for:

  • NHS NEDs with strategic oversight of workforce, leadership or governance
  • All NEDs with portfolios covering people, or system leadership
  • NEDs seeking to engage with peers on current challenges and share learning