Statutory guidance

NHS foundation trusts: Code of Governance

Guidance for NHS foundation trust boards on leading their organisations and making decisions effectively.

Published 19 December 2013
Last updated 4 July 2014 — see all updates
From:
Monitor
Applies to:
England

Documents

The NHS foundation trust Code of Governance

PDF, 1.27MB, 64 pages

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Summary of changes to the Code of Governance

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Details

Monitor’s Code of governance sets out best practice principles and processes to help NHS foundation trust boards of directors:

  • maintain good quality corporate governance
  • contribute to better organisational performance
  • provide safe, effective services for patients
Published 19 December 2013
Last updated 4 July 2014 + show all updates
  1. A small number of corrections and amendments have been made to the Code, in response to errors brought to our attention by the sector and to ensure consistency with guidance elsewhere.
  2. First published.

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