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Will Foundation Trusts lead to privatisation of the NHS?

April 26, 2017foundation lead NHS privatisation trusts

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Will Foundation Trusts lead to privatisation of the NHS?

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Absolutely not. It is about shifting power from the centre to local people. Foundation Trusts are set up with a new form of social ownership, with a Governors’ Council elected by local people, patients and staff. Foundation Trusts exist to provide NHS services to NHS patients – they are still part of the NHS. There are no shareholders, no dividends and the Foundation Trust is prevented by law from being taken out of the NHS or sold.