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Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding Foundation Trusts. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust was authorised as a Foundation Trust on 1 April 2016.
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List of available Foundation Trust FAQs
A) What are NHS foundation trusts?
B) What makes NHS foundation trusts different from standard NHS trusts?
C) Why do we want to be an NHS foundation trust?
D) What are the benefits of becoming an NHS foundation trust?
E) Are foundation trusts outside the NHS?
F) Will NHS foundation trust status mean more money for services?
G) Who will run the NHS foundation trust?
H) Will becoming an NHS foundation trust mean more bureaucracy?
I) What happens if we don’t become an NHS foundation trust?
J) What does membership mean?
K) Who is eligible for membership?
L) Can I become a member of more than one Trust?
M) What will the arrangements be for representing the interests of young people?
N) What does it mean for staff?
O) Will staff still have NHS terms and conditions?
P) Why should staff be interested?
Q) What benefits will staff get from membership and what benefits will the trust get in return?
R) What is the role of the council of governors?
S) Who are the trusts board of directors and what do they do?
T) How will the council of governors be made up?
U) What do I need to be aware of if I’m considering to be elected as a governor?
V) What are the legal exclusions?
W) Do you have any further questions?