Public Board of Directors papers 30 June 2022

Agenda Item 27/22a

Meeting of the Board of Directors Thursday 30 th June 2022 Board Assurance Framework 2022/23

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Introduction The board assurance framework (BAF) 2022/23 was presented to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee in May and the Quality Assurance Committee in June.

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Updates to risks All risks in the 2022/23 framework have been reviewed to reflect the most up to date situation in the Trust and wider system, as well as the significant global factors impacting the NHS going forward. The assurance committee executive and non-executive leads have reviewed the BAF since

the last Board meeting with the company secretary. One risk has been removed from the BAF as follows;

• Disruption to delivery of the Research strategy due to the impact of COVID 19 creating strategic, financial and operational risks – it was felt that this risk was operational and was no longer a risk to delivery of corporate objective 2. Suggested updates There are no other suggested updates to the risks identified in the Board Assurance Framework this month. Consideration will be given to the allocated risks at each Assurance Committee meeting and fed back to Board.

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Recommendation To note the Board Assurance Framework (BAF) 2022/23 that reflects the risks to achievement of the corporate objectives.

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