Welcome to Board Development!
Your one-stop hub for learning, inspiration, and expert guidance, designed exclusively for NHS Board members.
Here, you’ll discover a collection of resources crafted to empower you in your role. From insightful video briefings by fellow Board members and governance experts, to practical tools and step-by-step guidance, you’ll find everything you need to lead with confidence and clarity.
We co-create these resources with NHS Board Chairs, non-executive members, the Scottish Government, the Ethical Standards Commissioner, and other governance leaders. Why? Because we know the realities of Board life and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Essential reading for every Board Member
Make sure you're familiar with the following documents:
- Standard Documents - NHS Scotland that all NHS Boards must have.
- Framework Document for NHS Boards, this document sets out all of the legal and related requirements on NHS Boards, specifically focused on territorial Boards. Boards should have routine mechanisms in place to assure themselves that these have been met.
Let’s build better Boards, together.
Who Are We?
The Board Development team at NHS Education for Scotland is here to support all NHS Boards across the country.
Commissioned by the Scottish Government, we offer a flexible, national development package focused on:
🧭 Governance
🌟 Leadership
🔧 Quality Improvement
Together, we’re building stronger boards for a better NHS.
Board Development Newsletter
Keep up-to-date with all things Board Development with our newsletter. We collaborate with teams across NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to share learning, resources, and development opportunities available for Board members.
We Want to Hear From You!
Your feedback helps shape the future of Board Development.
Whether you have a question, suggestion, or just want to share your thoughts, we’re all ears! Reach out to us anytime at board.development@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Access Resources Your Way
All our resources are available in full or summary formats—and we’re committed to accessibility.
Need materials in a different format or language? Email altformats@nes.scot.nhs.uk and we’ll tailor them to suit your need