Consultation on seeking external assurance on the Quality Accounts of NHS foundation trusts
- Published: 18 May 2011
- Source: External
- Source name: Monitor
- RCN Staff lead: Kim Manley
- Email: kim.manley@rcn.org.uk
The proposals for the NHS foundation trust Quality Accounts assurance comprised of three elements:
- Board assertion
- External assurance on the arrangements in place to ensure Quality Accounts are fairly stated
- External assurance on performance indicators in the Quality Accounts
Read the RCN's response to 'Consultation on seeking external assurance on the Quality Accounts of NHS foundation trusts' (PDF 54.6) [how to access PDF files].
Related information
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Published date: 25 January 2010This consultation document set out proposals for additional annual reporting requirements for NHS foundation trusts for 2009/10. The proposals, if agreed, will be included in the 2009/10 annual reports and accounts of NHS foundation trusts.
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Published date: 18 September 2009On 27 July 2009 the Department of Health launched a consultation on the de-authorisation of foundation trusts in certain circumstances.
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Published date: 26 May 2010Section 15 of the Health Act 2009 introduces new sections to the National Health Service Act 2006 concerning the de-authorisation of NHS foundation trusts.