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Company Secretaries Forum, June 2026
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Company Secretaries Forum

3 June 2026

11:00 - 13:30

Online via Teams

  • Governance

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Overview

Explore governance at our inaugural forum

Designed for corporate governance leaders across NHS providers, this forum is your opportunity to network and connect with peers, hear the latest health policy and governance updates and share learning. 

 

Please note, due to a technical issue, the timings shown at the top of this page are incorrect. Please refer to the timings in the agenda for the correct schedule.

Why this matters

Formally known as NHS Providers' Company Secretaries Forum, this forum will continue to bring governance leaders together to discuss the important work you do.

A space to step back from the day-to-day, explore good practice, connect with peers and hear the latest sector developments. 

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

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • Gain insights from government and national body leaders on key issues impacting your role and its requirements. 
  • Hear presentations from corporate governance experts on the latest work in the sector.
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

I love coming to these events as it gives an opportunity to network with other colleagues. The role can be very isolating so it's always good to come together

Previous attendee

Agenda

Wednesday 3 Jun

  1. 09:45Registration - waiting room open

  2. 10:00Welcome and introductions

  3. 10:05Session 1

    • Strategic policy update

      A presentation on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector, with opportunity for Q&A and discussion throughout.

  4. 11:00Comfort break

  5. 11:10Session 2

    • TBC

  6. 12:00Session 3

    • Networking opportunity

      Open plenary discussion to network with peers and continue the conversation. 

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.

Forum chair

Paul Howard

Paul Howard

Director of Corporate Affairs and Risk Management

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Paul Howard

Paul Howard

Director of Corporate Affairs and Risk Management

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Company Secretaries Network co-chair. A registered paramedic, Paul Howard began his NHS career in 2001 with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, undertaking a range of clinical roles before moving into corporate governance. Since then Paul has worked in corporate governance roles in both the health and education sectors and joined Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in January 2025.

How to book

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

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 Forums team.

Who should attend

Designed for those with corporate governance responsibilities in their NHS trust or foundation trusts, such as:

  • Company and trust secretaries of NHS trusts and foundation trusts.
  • Interim/acting/assistant and deputy directors are also welcome to attend.