Dive into the World of Healthcare Innovation with Dr Lucy Moore from British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
As Audit Committee Chairs across Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and NHS Trusts navigate increasingly complex governance and commissioning landscapes, understanding the role and challenges of specialist providers is essential. This interview with Dr. Lucy Moore, Chair of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), offers valuable insights into how third-sector organisations like BPAS operate within the NHS ecosystem, and how audit committees can play a more strategic role in supporting service quality, financial sustainability, and equitable access.
Dr. Moore draws on her dual experience as a former NHS Chief Executive and current charity leader to highlight the commissioning risks, digital transformation opportunities, and governance reforms that shape BPAS’s work. Her reflections underscore the importance of proactive oversight, thoughtful procurement planning, and deeper partnership engagement—especially as ICBs move toward more integrated, community-based care.
By engaging with these perspectives, Chairs can strengthen their oversight role and contribute to more resilient, patient-centred commissioning across the NHS.