Publications - About Monitor

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2010/11

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:14 +0000

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2010/11 provides a review of the year and includes performance against the priorities we set in our 2010/11 Business Plan.

Roundtable summary - acting in the best interests of patients

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:13:12 +0000

Monitor held a roundtable in October to consider how to ensure that it acts in the best interests of patients when it takes on its proposed new role. Our roundtable, held under the Chatham House Rule, brought together a number of leading patient representatives, patient organisations and patient focused policy makers.

Briefing for Commissioners

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:13:07 +0000

This briefing aims to give commissioners of NHS services an overview of the role of Monitor and our approach to regulating NHS foundation trusts. It also sets out examples of when we would expect commissioners to contact us.

Roundtable summary - exploring Monitor's proposed new role

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:11:40 +0000

Monitor held a roundtable in July to explore our proposed new role, and in particular to consider priorities that Monitor could drive that would provide early wins for patients. Our roundtable, held under the Chatham House Rule, drew on expertise from a patient representative, parliamentarians, think tanks and health experts.

Roundtable summary - primary care

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:08:38 +0000

Monitor held a roundtable discussion in December to explore what the proposals in the Health and Social Care Bill will mean for primary care providers and clinical commissioners. Our roundtable, held under the Chatham House Rule, brought together a number of leading primary care leaders, practitioners and policy experts.

Roundtable summary - regulation

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:05:20 +0000

Monitor held a roundtable discussion in February to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing regulators in delivering their objectives and demonstrating their success.

Business Plan 2012/13

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:58 +0000

This plan focuses on Monitor’s role as regulator of NHS foundation trusts in 2012/13.

A methodology for approving local modifications to the national tariff

Tue, 1 May 2012 16:21:25 +0000

Under the future regime set out by the Act, Monitor will be working together with the NHS Commissioning Board to produce national prices for services that drive improvements in the quality and efficiency of care for patients.

Evaluation of the reimbursement system for NHS-funded care

Tue, 1 May 2012 16:21:10 +0000

Evaluation of the reimbursement system for NHS-funded care is an in-depth, independent and extensive evaluation of the reimbursement system in the NHS in England. It is the most comprehensive analysis of pricing in the NHS that’s ever been done.

How to complain

Wed, 18 April 2012 15:00:34 +0000

This leaflet explains how you can complain about NHS healthcare services. It also explains how you can make a complaint about Monitor.

The Health and Social Care Bill: Monitor's evolving role

Wed, 18 April 2012 14:22:39 +0000

This information sheet outlines Monitor’s proposed roles and responsibilities as set out in the Health and Social Care Bill at the time of publication (October 2011).

Monitor's Rules of Procedure

Mon, 15 August 2011 17:59:08 +0000

The rules of procedure establish Monitor’s Board and regulate its procedures and that of its committees.

Business Plan 2011/12

Wed, 20 July 2011 11:05:06 +0000

The Business Plan 2011/12 builds on our Corporate Plan 2009-12.

About Monitor: Effective Regulation, Better Patient Care

Wed, 15 June 2011 12:00:48 +0000

This short publication provides an introduction to Monitor's three main areas of work.

Monitor and NHS foundation trusts: An introduction for Parliamentarians and their staff

Wed, 15 June 2011 12:00:38 +0000

This publication highlights Monitor’s role and how we work with Parliament.

Update on progress following the internal audit report Learnings and Implications from Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Mon, 18 April 2011 14:09:08 +0000

This report sets out the actions taken and progress against each of the 14 recommendations in the Internal Audit report published in September 2009. Also published below is an updated internal audit report on Monitor's progress in implementing the changes required.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2009-10

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:45:00 +0000

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2009-10 provides a review of the year and includes performance against the priorities we set in our 2009-12 Corporate Plan.

Business Plan 2010-11

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:42:41 +0000

The Business Plan 2010-11 builds on our Corporate Plan 2009-12.

Guide to Monitor for Local Involvement Networks (LINks)

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:42:17 +0000

This leaflet has been produced for Local Involvement Networks (LINKs). It describes Monitor’s role and how we regulate NHS foundation trusts.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:37:42 +0000

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09 describes progress towards meeting the objectives outlined in the 2008-09 Business Plan.

Corporate Plan 2009-12

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:34:33 +0000

This Corporate Plan outlines Monitor's vision, mission, goals and strategy for 2009-12.

Business Plan 2008-09

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:33:39 +0000

The Business Plan 2008-09 builds on our Corporate Plan 2006-09.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2005

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:33:28 +0000

This annual report for 2005 shows the year as a busy and productive one for Monitor.

Learning and implications from Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Thu, 5 August 2010 10:34:09 +0000

Following the significant failings in quality of care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, Monitor commissioned KPMG, our internal auditors, to produce a report considering how our methods and processes could be improved. The purpose of this review was not only to learn potential lessons, but also to share them with others in the healthcare system.

Monitor's management response to the Internal Audit Report on lessons learnt from Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Thu, 5 August 2010 10:32:06 +0000

This publication details the response from Monitor’s senior management to the internal audit report into the lessons learnt at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Corporate Plan 2006-09

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:03:08 +0000

This corporate plan outlines Monitor's vision, mission, goals and strategy for 2006-09.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2006-07

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:02:52 +0000

Monitor’s annual report for 2006-07 reflects the growing maturity of Monitor as an organisation.

Reporting and Investigation Scheme - Fraud and Corruption Allegations

Mon, 10 May 2010 11:56:10 +0000

This document provides a framework for an external party to make an allegation of fraud or corruption.

Measuring Monitor's impact: Economic evaluation report

Tue, 19 January 2010 14:46:49 +0000

This report evaluates the effect of Monitor's activities as the independent regulator for NHS foundation trusts.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2004

Fri, 3 April 2009 15:37:16 +0000

This is the first annual report for Monitor.

Business Plan 2005-06

Fri, 3 April 2009 15:36:48 +0000

This document outlines Monitor's business plan for 2005-06.

Business Plan 2007-08

Fri, 3 April 2009 15:36:15 +0000

The Business Plan 2007-08 builds on our Corporate Plan 2006-09.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2006

Fri, 3 April 2009 15:33:14 +0000

Monitor's annual report for 2006 looks back on a year that was a turning point for NHS foundation trusts and Monitor.

Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08

Fri, 3 April 2009 15:31:55 +0000

This annual report for 2007-08 reflects the progress made by Monitor during the year.