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The Standards Commission is an independent body whose purpose is to encourage high ethical standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors and those appointed to the boards of devolved public bodies.
Video for NHS Board Secretaries on the role of a Standards Officer
12th February 2026
The Standards Commission has produced a short video for NHS Board Secretaries on the role of a Standards Officer. The video can be found here and covers:
- the NHS context;
- the purpose of the role and why it is important; and
- the tasks NHS Board Standards Officers are expected to undertake, in terms of the ethical standards framework.
