The Well-led framework distils the favourable characteristics required to ensure the provision of quality services. These encompass the governance arrangements covering:
• Leadership capacity and capability
• Clear vision and credible strategy
• Culture of high quality care
• Clear responsibilities, roles and systems of accountability
• Clear and effective processes for managing risks, issues and performance
• Robust and appropriate information effectively processed and challenged
• People using services, the public, staff and partners are engaged and involved
• Robust systems and processes for learning, continuous improvement and innovation
The last formal Well-led inspection was undertaken by the CQC in 2017, following which the Trust received a rating of ‘outstanding’.
The Trust commenced an internal evaluation of its Board and organisational governance using the Well-led framework in January 2023, and an external review will commence during 2024/25.
Further detail regarding the action taken following the self-assessment is provided within the Annual Governance Statement.
