Are Foundation Trusts a Good Thing? Issues for Community Stakeholders

Abstract

This article reviews the government thrust for foundation trust status for NHS providers, drawing out implications for public engagement, partnerships with wider stakeholders and the relationship with social care services. It explains the potential benefits of the change, in the context of expressed concerns about privatisation, the particular difficulties for community services like mental health, and uncertainties about existing s31 partnership agreements.

Citation

Lusk, F. (2007), "Are Foundation Trusts a Good Thing? Issues for Community Stakeholders", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/14769018200700003