NHS Providers is the membership organisation for NHS trusts in England, which takes part in negotiations between the trusts and the Department of Health [1] and provides development support to trust leaders. [2]
Until 2011, the body was a section of the NHS Confederation. Claiming 100% of trusts and foundation trusts in England as members, NHS Providers is overseen by a board of 20 trust chiefs. [3] Its member bodies include NHS hospitals alongside mental health, community and ambulance services. [4]