NHS Scotland Health Boards
NHS Boards are responsible for expenditure of over £21 billion per year of which £10 billion is delegated to 31 Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) and employ over 170,000 members of staff.
There are 14 territorial NHS Boards, which are responsible for the protection and the improvement of their population’s health and for the delivery of frontline healthcare services.
- NHS Ayrshire and Arran
- NHS Borders
- NHS Dumfries and Galloway
- NHS Fife
- NHS Forth Valley
- NHS Grampian
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- NHS Highland
- NHS Lanarkshire
- NHS Lothian
- NHS Orkney
- NHS Shetland
- NHS Tayside
- NHS Western Isles
There are also 7 national bodies, which provide a range of support, specialist and national level services. Each Health Body has its own ‘Board’ of governance which is accountable through the Board Chair to Scottish Ministers.
- Healthcare Improvement Scotland
- NHS 24
- NHS Golden Jubilee
- Public Health Scotland
- Public Services Delivery Scotland
- Scottish Ambulance Service
- State Hospital
They have governance responsibilities ranging from protecting, improving and maintaining the health of the population to the planning and delivery of safe, effective, sustainable, efficient and good quality NHS services in their areas. Each Board requires a diverse mix of individuals with varying skills and experiences to help in their operation.
One of the main functions is to put government policies into practice in the best way possible.
All Health Bodies work together for the benefit of the people of Scotland. They work closely with partner public organisations across Scotland to fulfil the Scottish Government’s Purpose and National Outcomes.
Further information on each of the Health Boards operating in Scotland can be found here.
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Governance, assurance and accountability are the foundation to NHS Board effectiveness.
There are a range of resources available to support Governance, including the Blueprint for Good Governance and Standard Templates for Committees.
Board members will find a range of resources and development opportunities available to them as well as important information on remuneration, appraisals and induction. Ongoing support and development is offered to all Board Members.
Non-Executive Board Members are integral to Health Boards being effectively held accountable and setting the strategic vision for the future of the Health Service. Information available here on the different roles available and Board Appointments.