This section of the website describes what we do and includes information on our Board and Executive team, how to contact us and careers at Monitor. This briefing note provides an overview of our role.
Our main duty is to protect and promote the interests of patients. We do this by promoting the provision of health care services which is effective, efficient and economic, and maintains or improves the quality of services.
Monitor has an ongoing role in assessing NHS trusts for foundation trust status, and for ensuring that foundation trusts are well-led, in terms of both quality and finances.
Monitor plays a pivotal role in regulating the health sector. If you are looking for a real opportunity to make a difference to health care, Monitor is the organisation for you.
On 9 June 2010 the Secretary of State for Health announced a full public inquiry into the role of the commissioning, supervisory and regulatory bodies in the monitoring of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
This section includes information about Monitor's Board, Executive team, and Provider Regulation team.
In this section you can find out how to contact Monitor, find our offices and make a complaint