Monitor - Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts
Latest press releases
This section contains all Monitor's press releases issued during 2013. Older press releases are available in our press release archive.
20-05-2013 - Draft guidance published for commissioners procuring patient services
Monitor is seeking views on proposed guidance to help commissioners comply with new procurement, patient choice and competition regulations so that their patients receive the best possible health services.
15-05-2013 - Monitor seeks comment on its findings in relation to the conduct of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly NHS Primary Care Trust
Monitor is seeking the views of local people on its findings in relation to the conduct of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust (Cornwall PCT) following a complaint by an independent sector provider.
13-05-2013 - Monitor and NHS England call for views on how the NHS payment system can do more for patients
Health sector regulator Monitor and NHS England are working together to reform the way NHS services are paid for.
30-04-2013 - Monitor authorises first NHS foundation trust under new patient-centred powers
Monitor has authorised Kingston Hospital NHS Trust as a foundation trust, effective from 1 May 2013. This is the first foundation trust to be established under the regulator’s new powers to promote and protect patient’s interests. Monitor will regulate the Trust on its ability to be a well-led organisation that provides patients with quality care on a sustainable basis.
25-04-2013 - Monitor takes enforcement action to ensure continuity in regulatory regime
Monitor has confirmed the enforcement action it is taking over known or potential breaches of the new provider licence by 18 NHS foundation trusts.
23-04-2013 - Monitor secures binding agreement of mental health foundation trust to make improvements for patients
Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust has given legally binding undertakings that it will put right potential breaches of the licence issued by the health sector regulator.
19-04-2013 - Monitor publishes details of projects commissioned during 2012
Over the past year Monitor has received external advice to help us develop our new role in time for April 2013. In order to meet this increased responsibility and deliver value for money for the taxpayer, Monitor commissioned some experts to advise on developing the new regime.
15-04-2013 - Monitor announces appointment of Trust Special Administrators to Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust
Health Regulator Monitor has announced the appointment of Trust Special Administrators to safeguard the future of health services currently provided by Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
05-04-2013 - Monitor calls for doctors to play key role in Trust Special Administration
Monitor set out a key role for clinicians in guidance about how Trust Special Administrators should carry out their statutory role. The move is intended to ensure Trust Special Administrators are well placed to act in the interests of patients. The guidance includes detailed instructions to help Trust Special Administrators engage with the local population as they draw up plans for patient services.
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