National Advisory Board
Joe Harrison CBE, Chief Executive, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the Chair of the National Advisory Board
The National Advisory Board oversees four regional forums, North, Midlands, South and East of England and London.
The National Advisory Board meets quarterly following the Regional Advisory Forums, with the next meeting will take place on 1 July 2026. Future meetings are scheduled for;
- 30 September 2026
- 10 December 2026
At each meeting members discuss NHS Supply Chain performance, improvement plans, landscape changes and any issues highlighted by the regional forums.
The last meeting was held on 25 March 2026, topics of discussion included;
- Feedback and Escalations from the Regions
- Supplier updates
- Emphasis on strong clinical engagement
- NHS Supply Chain’s Business Plan
- Progress continues on simplifying pricing and processes

