NHS foundation trust
NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Foundation Trust (pronunciation: /ɛn eɪtʃ ɛs faʊnˈdeɪʃən trʌst/) is a semi-autonomous organizational unit within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. They are part of the NHS but have a higher degree of independence compared to other NHS trusts.
Etymology
The term "NHS Foundation Trust" is derived from the National Health Service (NHS), the publicly funded healthcare system in England, and "Foundation Trust", which refers to the semi-autonomous status of these organizations.
Definition
NHS Foundation Trusts are not-for-profit, public benefit corporations that provide over half of all NHS hospital, mental health and ambulance services. They are accountable to local communities through members and governors who hold the board to account for the performance of the trust.
Related Terms
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in England, of which NHS Foundation Trusts are a part.
- Public Benefit Corporation: A type of corporation that is chartered by a state government and designed to perform some public benefit. NHS Foundation Trusts are classified as such.
- Governor (healthcare): Individuals who have a role in the governance of NHS Foundation Trusts. They are elected by the members of the trust.
- Member (healthcare): Individuals who have a stake in the performance of an NHS Foundation Trust. They elect the governors of the trust.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NHS foundation trust
- Wikipedia's article - NHS foundation trust
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