Who we are and what we do

Organisational information, structures, locations and contacts. 

How we fit into the NHS structure

Our place in the local and national NHS structure, including our role and responsibilities as an organisation.

Our organisational structure

Information about the people behind NHS Direct, including key personnel, plus our internal structure and how it relates to specific roles and responsibilities:

Chief Executive’s office structure 

The Board

Finance directorate 

Clinical directorate 

ICT directorate

Estates (Operations) directorate

Human resources and Learning development directorate

South West and Midlands division

Service Performance Centre (Operations) directorate 

Strategy and planning directorate 

Find out more about the NHS Direct Board.

Information about the organisations we work in partnership with

We have been involved in a range of commissioned services covering three main service areas; acute care, long-term care and urgent care.

We also work with partner organisations to syndicate our health and symptom checkers. More information about this is available in our Partnerships section.

Our senior staff and management Board members

Find out more about our senior staff and Board members by reading the biographies and responsibilities of those who make strategic and operational decisions about NHS Direct services:

Chair and Chief Executive

Executive directors 

Non-executive directors

Location and contact details for all public-facing NHS Direct departments

Where to find and how to contact our external departments

Jobs by email

How to register for job alerts by email...

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