Foundation Trust: Our Future as an NHS Foundation Trust - Be part
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FAQ's
What are NHS Foundation Trusts?
NHS Foundation Trusts are independent public benefit corporations, membership
organisations free from central government control. However, there is an
independent
regulator called Monitor to protect the public interest. If we make a surplus
as a Foundation Trust, we can invest this back into our services. As
a Foundation
Trust, we
will also have more freedom to borrow for capital projects such as new
buildings.
Like the NHS, Foundation Trusts have to deliver on national targets and
standards, but are free to decide how to achieve this.
What are the benefits?
Foundation Trusts have more freedom to decide how to run their affairs and
deliver services, but remain part of the National Health Service. Membership will make
sure we deliver better patient and public engagement.
Are Foundation Trusts separate from the NHS?
No. Foundation Trusts are part of the NHS and are committed to the core
principles of treating NHS patients according to clinical need, free at
the point of delivery.
What does becoming a Foundation Trust mean
for staff?
Staff have involvement in developing our strategy through staff membership.
Who runs the hospital?
In the same way as the previous structure, the Trust has a Chief
Executive, executive directors and a board of directors who manage
the Trust.
