What is a Foundation Trust?
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Written by FT Lead
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Thursday, 11 December 2008 12:30 |
Foundation Trusts (FTs) are a new type of NHS Trust in England and have been created to devolve decision making from central government control to local organizations and communities, so they are more responsive to the needs and wishes of their local people.
The introduction of Foundation Trusts represents a profound change in the history of the NHS and the way in which hospital services are managed and provided. To date, there are 109 NHS Foundation Trusts in England.
In short:
- A Foundation Trust is set up in law as a legally independent organisation called a Public Benefit Corporation Community Health and Standards Act 2003)
- Its primary purpose is to provide NHS services to patients according to NHS principles and standards
- It is free care based on need and not ability to pay
- Local communities have ‘ownership’ of their Foundation Trust, through membership and a Council of Governors.
Find out more
The resources below will tell you more about Foundation Trusts and our application:
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 December 2009 14:51 )
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