Guidance

Service-line management: using service-line data in annual planning

Introduces service-line data and explains how NHS foundation trusts can use it to improve planning processes.

Applies to England

Documents

Toolkit 5: Working towards service-line management: using service-line data in the annual planning process

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Details

This guide from Monitor explains how using service-line reporting data in the annual planning process can help NHS foundation trusts improve their efficiency and the quality of their financial governance. It uses examples and principles gained from working with a pilot trust.

Published 10 October 2009