Blogs

Changing working practices of the NHS finance function

by Lisa Robertson

05 August 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way the NHS operates. As the NHS resets, there is a desire to take the opportunity to create a new normal for the role of the NHS finance professional that best meets the needs of the NHS of the future.

Audit reports provide key tool for audit committees

by Lisa Robertson

04 June 2020

To fulfil their responsibilities, audit committees should ensure they use all sources of information available including management and auditor reports

Year-end: non-executives’ critical role

by Lisa Robertson

21 February 2020

Are non-executive directors and lay members ready for the year-end annual report and accounts process?

Corporate governance mapped

by Lisa Robertson

13 September 2018

A new tool from the HFMA for the first time gives access to all relevant NHS corporate governance documents from a single place.

Strengthening system governance

by Lisa Robertson

20 August 2018

System working is here to stay and will be a key part of the 10-year plan – vital to its success is strong system governance.

Ethically speaking

by Lisa Robertson

20 April 2018

Ethical responsibility is at the heart of the accountant's role and integral to governance and accountability in the NHS. A new HFMA briefing reminds finance staff and other stakeholders of these responsibilities.

Tackling the system governance challenge

by Lisa Robertson

20 October 2017

Governance is poorly understood, but it is vital to securing good decisions and best outcomes, as well as avoiding problems.

All systems go

by Lisa Robertson

01 September 2017

Perhaps the biggest challenge facing the NHS in England at the moment is the move to system-wide working. Sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) – the alliances of bodies leading the development and implementation of sustainability and transformation plans – focus on place based working as a vehicle to deliver sustainable healthcare services.

Blogs

Publications

Going concern - assessment and reporting requirements in difficult times

21 April 2021

Briefing

2020/21 annual report and accounts checklist

21 April 2021

Briefing

Education and events

Innovation and improvement

E-learning

Performance management

E-learning

News, articles and blogs

One NHS Finance outlines next steps

21 April 2021

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ISFE contract extended

19 April 2021

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