The Shelford Group
The Shelford Group is a collaboration between ten of the largest teaching and research NHS hospital trusts in England.
These ten NHS trusts provide a comprehensive range of services from community care for local populations, to highly specialised care for patients nationwide. Together they account for over £19 billion of the NHS budget, have over 20 million contacts with patients per year, employ over 180,000 staff and account for almost two thirds of the country’s clinical research infrastructure.
Our work is co-ordinated by a central secretariat, and delivered through sub-groups of executive directors and professional leads from member trusts. We have three modes of operating, through which we aim to create value for members and the wider health system: mutual learning, policy development and system leadership.
Group Members
Find out more about our group members below.
Our Work
The Shelford Group is led by the ten member chief executives and the managing director who set the strategic direction and policy priorities for the Group. Together they work with policy makers to inform health and social care policy – linking national leaders with the frontline NHS.
Our 2024 Impact Report
In March we published our 2024 Impact Report, looking back on the achievements of the Shelford Group over the last year.
Latest News
Shelford Group responds to news that NHSE Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard is stepping down
The Shelford Group extends our sincere thanks to Amanda Pritchard for her dedicated leadership as the Chief Executive of NHS England. During her tenure, Amanda navigated the NHS through significant...
Our impact in 2024/5 – new report published
Shelford Group Deputy Managing Director Ellie Carter introduces our 2025 impact report, looking back on the achievements of the Shelford Group over the last year… We’re publishing this year’s...
Shelford Group announces new Managing Director
The Shelford Group is delighted to announce David Furness as its new Managing Director, due to start in Spring 2025. David brings with him a wealth of experience from across both national health...
Contact us
General enquiries: info@shelfordgroup.org (Central Shelford secretariat team)
Media enquiries: Natalie Hudson (Head of Communications) on 07814439932 or natalie@shelfordgroup.org