http://staging.monitor.precedenthost.co.uk/ Monitor has confirmed the authorisation of three new foundation trusts effective from 1 March 2010: Fri, 5 March 2010 14:14:11 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/three-new-foundation-trusts-authorised-monit-0 Monitor has used its regulatory powers to require the Board of Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust to appoint external expert clinical advisers to assist the foundation trust to accelerate the delivery of improvements within its maternity service. Thu, 4 March 2010 10:59:49 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-issues-intervention-notice-milton-ke Chris Mellor, acting Chair of Monitor, has today announced that Dr David Bennett has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of Monitor. Wed, 3 March 2010 13:08:53 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/david-bennett-appointed-interim-chief-execut Wed, 3 March 2010 13:08:45 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/measures-increase-scrutiny-tameside-hospital Joint statement from Monitor and the Care Quality Commission on the current position at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Wed, 24 February 2010 16:04:30 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/response-the-francis-report-mid-staffordshir Fri, 5 February 2010 17:06:56 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-consults-new-quality-governance-fram Monitor has confirmed that Humber NHS Foundation Trust will be authorised from 1 February 2010. Fri, 29 January 2010 10:26:14 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/humber-authorised-monitor-become-nhs-foundat Monitor, along with the Department of Health and the Trust have agreed the recommendations set out in Professor Sir George Alberti's report. Tue, 15 December 2009 17:19:54 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-response-professor-sir-george-albert The Administrative Court has today delivered its ruling on the judicial review of Monitor’s interpretation of legislation to limit NHS foundation trust income derived from private patient charges (the private patient income cap). Wed, 9 December 2009 9:52:12 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-responds-outcome-judicial-review Monitor has this afternoon confirmed the Task Force that will drive and ensure the swift implementation of actions to secure the provision of high quality care at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Wed, 2 December 2009 12:21:33 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-confirms-make-task-force-basildon-an The decision to intervene was taken by Monitor’s Board at its monthly meeting at which the Board found the Trust in significant breach of its Authorisation. Thu, 26 November 2009 19:19:19 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-issues-intervention-notice-colcheste Healthcare regulators are taking action to address concerns around leadership and quality of care at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Thu, 26 November 2009 19:15:07 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/regulators-demand-improvement-basildon-and-t Monitor has confirmed the authorisation of three new foundation trusts effective from 1 December 2009. Thu, 26 November 2009 10:44:33 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/three-new-foundation-trusts-authorised-monit Monitor has used its formal powers of intervention to appoint - with immediate effect - an Interim Chair at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Thu, 29 October 2009 17:37:31 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-issues-intervention-notice-dorset-co NHS foundation trusts now have access to new guidance to support them in delivering their statutory duties. Thu, 22 October 2009 10:17:43 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/new-guidance-nhs-foundation-trust-governors- Monitor has used its formal powers of intervention at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Wed, 14 October 2009 13:33:29 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-issues-intervention-notice-heatherwo Monitor has had a positive impact on efficiency and governance at NHS foundation trusts, according to a new study published today. Thu, 24 September 2009 9:39:56 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/study-reveals-monitor’s-positive-impact-effi Monitor has required the Board of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust to take rapid and effective action to address all issues highlighted by the Healthcare Commission’s report. Thu, 3 September 2009 15:51:58 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-statement-healthcare-commission’s-re Monitor welcomes the statement made today by the Secretary of State for Health on Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. We are pleased that he has shown such positive support for the new team appointed to lead the trust. Thu, 3 September 2009 9:58:20 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-response-secretary-state-statement-m Following the significant failings in quality of care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, Monitor commissioned KPMG, its internal auditors, to consider how the way Monitor operates and works with others could be improved. Thu, 3 September 2009 9:57:30 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-publishes-lessons-learnt-mid-staffor Three year plans submitted by NHS foundation trusts to Monitor may prove to be optimistic given the potential funding challenge ahead. Mon, 10 August 2009 10:51:08 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/regulator-warns-foundation-trust-financial-p Dr William Moyes has confirmed that he will be standing down as Executive Chairman of Monitor when his contract expires at the end of January 2010.  Tue, 4 August 2009 9:17:55 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/dr-william-moyes-confirms-departure-executiv Monitor has confirmed that the Walton Centre will be authorised from 1 August 2009. Mon, 3 August 2009 8:57:37 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/the-walton-centre-authorised-monitor-become- The consolidated accounts for 115 NHS foundation trusts for 2008-09 published today reveals a sector in good overall financial health, but with the first signs of likely financial challenges ahead. Thu, 16 July 2009 9:53:56 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/strong-financial-results-and-plans-investmen-0 Monitor has used its formal powers to appoint Antony Sumara as Chief Executive of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Wed, 15 July 2009 14:37:36 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-appoints-chief-executive-mid-staffor Improving quality in the NHS against a backdrop of tighter public finances will be best achieved when all NHS trusts have achieved the better standards of governance and financial management required for foundation trust status. Thu, 9 July 2009 14:48:08 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/nhs-needs-all-hospitals-be-capable-foundatio Monitor welcomes the encouraging progress report on the implementation of Lord Darzi’s quality agenda one year on. Wed, 1 July 2009 9:07:15 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor’s-response-high-quality-care-all-our Wed, 24 June 2009 10:27:23 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/regulator-reports-improved-performance-found Monitor has confirmed that Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust will be authorised from 1 June 2009 Fri, 29 May 2009 9:40:35 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-welcomes-new-nhs-foundation-trust-1 Monitor has today confirmed that three new NHS foundation trusts will be authorised from 1 May 2009 Fri, 1 May 2009 9:27:35 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-welcomes-three-new-nhs-foundation-tr Monitor has intervened at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation Trust (RNHRD) to appoint an Interim CEO and Interim Chair. Wed, 29 April 2009 15:49:36 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-issues-further-intervention-notice-r-0 New reporting requirements announced today will see NHS foundation trusts across England and all NHS organisations in the East of England report on the quality of care their organisations deliver - and how they plan to improve it - as part of their 2008-09 Annual Reports. Thu, 23 April 2009 16:34:56 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/new-reporting-requirements-put-quality-top-b From today foundation trust governors will have the opportunity to comment on a new document designed to help them exercise their statutory duties. Mon, 20 April 2009 9:36:11 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/regulator-launches-consultation-new-guidance Monitor confirms that Calderstone Partnership and Hampshire Partnership will be authorised as NHS foundation trusts from 1 April 2009. Tue, 31 March 2009 15:51:55 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-welcomes-two-new-nhs-foundation-trus Monitor, the independent regulator of NHS foundation trusts, has set out the steps it has taken to ensure children in the West Midlands have access to high quality health services. Fri, 20 March 2009 16:13:31 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-statement-healthcare-commission’s-re-0 Monitor has used its formal powers to intervene at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Tue, 17 March 2009 13:54:17 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-appoints-interim-chief-executive-mid Monitor has used its formal powers of intervention to appoint - with immediate effect - an interim Chair at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Tue, 17 March 2009 13:53:50 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-issues-intervention-notice-mid-staff East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust will become the 115th NHS foundation trust from 1 March 2009. Fri, 27 February 2009 9:54:41 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-welcomes-new-nhs-foundation-trust-0 Monitor has confirmed that Sandwell Mental Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust will be authorised from 1 February 2009. Fri, 30 January 2009 11:25:22 +0000 http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/home/news-and-events/media-centre/latest-press-releases/monitor-welcomes-new-nhs-foundation-trust