About us

Sheffield Children’s Hospital was first established in 1876. Since 1948 it has provided services under the NHS and in 1992 it was established as an NHS trust. On August 1 2006, it became Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust under the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003.

We provide dedicated healthcare for children and young people, including community and mental health care as well as acute and specialist services. The Trust has already moved towards a broader, more comprehensive approach to supporting children and families. Our aim is to be at the forefront of best practice in delivering high quality and integrated care to children and young people.

Who is responsible for our services?

As a Foundation Trust we have a Council of Governors and a Board of Directors. The governors are elected by the members or appointed by our partner organisations. The non-executive members of the Board of Directors including the chairman are appointed by the Council of Governors and bring expertise from businesses outside the National Health Service. The executive members of the Board of Directors are experienced managers in their field and are appointed by the chief executive working with the non-executive directors.

The Council of Governors is responsible for understanding the needs of the local community and the trust's wider patient population and helping the Trust to meet those needs. They represent our members.

Our Constitution

Each NHS Foundation Trust has its own Constitution. This is a document
that sets out the purpose and powers, and governance arrangements of each NHS
Foundation Trust.