Pennine Care’s policy on the standards of business conduct was developed in line with good practice guidance around probity and business conduct in the NHS [1].

It reflects the requirements of the Trust’s Standing Orders and sets out the principles of business conduct for staff in relation to gifts, hospitality and entertainment. All gifts and hospitality are reported through the ‘Civica Declare’ system.

The policy states that it is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they are not placed in a position which risks or appears to risk conflict between their private interests and NHS duties. 

Gifts, hospitality or entertainment other than articles of low intrinsic value or modest hospitality should be declined and those accepted may need to be formally registered.  The policy further requires that, in line with good governance, this information is reported on annual basis.

You can read the reports for the periods listed below. For copies of older reports, please email pcn-tr.board.penninecare@nhs.net

[1] “Managing Conflicts of Interest in the NHS; guidance for staff and organisations – NHS England, September 2024

Report to the Audit Committee: June 2026

The Audit Committee is asked to note the content of the report.

Report by Paul Edwards, Director of Corporate Affairs.

Date Declared

Date Incurred

Gift/hospitality source

Provider Type

 Description

Donated to Charity

Value £'s

06/10/2025

29/09/2025

European Research Council (ERC)

Sponsor/other

Sponsored Research: Application underway to ERC Synergy Grant 2026 for a multi-country research initiative that examines how colonial legacies and structural racism shape the mobility and recognition of healthcare workers, particularly migrant nurses. I am named as a co-author. Awaiting outcome, no funding yet awarded, remuneration is still unconfirmed.

No

£0

23/12/2025

19/12/2025

Overwritten for Data Protection

Patient

Gift: Received Christmas card with thank you message which also contained £50 cash. Did not open until returned to the office. Returned to patient

 

No

£50

 

12/01/2026

22/12/2025

Overwritten for Data Protection

Relative of Patient

Gift: Opened in Office as was in a card so thought it was just a Christmas Card.  Gave the voucher back to the patient's relative explaining we were not allowed to accept vouchers or gifts over voucher, returned on 8/1/26.

No

£50

11/02/2026

22/01/2026

Overwritten for Data Protection

Patient

Gift: Afternoon Tea for two voucher worth approx. £35 and

Mary Howarth Beauty Culture voucher £70

Yes

£105