Publications - Guidance FTs

Update to 'Your statutory duties: A draft version of the reference guide for NHS foundation trust governors'

Wed, 2 January 2013 15:03:56 +0000

This guide was first published by Monitor in October 2009, aimed at governors of NHS foundation trusts. It sets out what we do, how we regulate NHS foundation trusts and how governors can interact with us. This new version has been updated to reflect the new roles and responsibilities of governors as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (the Act).

Your Statutory Duties: A Reference Guide for NHS Foundation Trust Governors

Thu, 20 December 2012 10:26:53 +0000

This guide examines ways in which governors can deliver their statutory duties

Schedule 6 of the terms of authorisation

Fri, 23 November 2012 17:12:33 +0000

Schedule 6 of an NHS foundation trust's terms of authorisation lists the information they have a legal or statutory obligation to supply.

Compliance Framework 2012/13

Thu, 9 August 2012 10:47:35 +0000

The Compliance Framework sets out the approach we are taking in 2012/13 to assess the compliance of foundation trusts with their terms of Authorisation and to intervene where necessary.

Current practice in NHS foundation trust member recruitment and engagement

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:01 +0000

Current practice in NHS foundation trust member recruitment and engagement is a joint report produced by Monitor, Electoral Reform Research (part of Electoral Reform Services) and Membership Engagement Services.

NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reporting Manual 2010-11

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:14:49 +0000

This document comprises both the financial and additional annual reporting requirements for 2010-11. It replaces the Annual Reporting Manual which was published on 28 February 2011 and included financial reporting requirements only. It now includes information on accounting for Transforming Community Services transactions (see page 37)

Detailed Guidance for External Assurance on Quality Reports

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:14:42 +0000

This document sets out detailed guidance for NHS foundation trusts and their auditors to enable them to carry out the external assurance engagement on Quality Reports from 2010/11.

Compliance Framework 2011/12

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:13:20 +0000

The Compliance Framework sets out the approach we will take in 2011/12 to assess the compliance of NHS foundation trusts with their terms of authorisation and to intervene where necessary.

Lessons learned from Monitor's review of significant Transforming Community Services transactions

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:11:35 +0000

This report highlights lessons learned from the 27 TCS transactions we have reviewed between December 2010 and November 2011. These learnings are relevant to any transaction a foundation trust may be undertaking.

Detailed guidance for external assurance on quality reports 2011/12

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:06:34 +0000

This document sets out detailed guidance for NHS foundation trusts and their auditors to enable them to carry out the external assurance engagement on Quality Reports from 2011/12.

NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reporting Manual 2011/12

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:03:35 +0000

The NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reporting Manual 2011/12 provides guidance to foundation trusts on producing their annual reports and accounts.

Information Data Requests – Guidance for NHS Foundation Trusts and Sponsors

Tue, 24 April 2012 10:31:33 +0000

This document explains the changed requirements relating to information data requests to NHS Foundation Trusts.

Quality Governance Framework

Mon, 23 April 2012 15:02:07 +0000

The Quality Governance Framework assesses the combination of structures and processes in place, both at and below board level, which enable a trust board to assure the quality of care it provides. The framework now forms part of the assessment process, Compliance Framework and risk-assessment of transactions.

Community services governance indicators: Monitor's requirements for 2011/12

Thu, 5 April 2012 13:06:25 +0000

Code of Governance for NHS Foundation Trusts

Mon, 19 March 2012 11:50:36 +0000

The purpose of the Code of Governance is to assist NHS foundation trust boards in improving their governance practices by bringing together the best practice of public and private sector corporate governance. The code sets out a common overarching framework for the corporate governance of NHS foundation trusts and complements the statutory and regulatory obligations on them.

Quality governance assurance in transactions: Monitor's requirements for 2011/12

Fri, 16 September 2011 12:01:53 +0000

Survey of NHS Foundation Trust Governors 2010/11

Tue, 5 July 2011 10:35:01 +0000

This report summarises the findings of a survey of NHS foundation trust governors conducted by Monitor between December 2010 and January 2011.

Transactions Manual for providers and commissioners of NHS services

Wed, 15 June 2011 12:31:49 +0000

This Transactions Manual has been jointly developed by Monitor and the Department of Health to support best practice amongst providers and commissioners of NHS services as they develop transactions within the UK health economy.

Audit Code for NHS Foundation Trusts

Wed, 15 June 2011 12:30:54 +0000

This is the revised version of the code, which applies to audits and auditors of NHS foundation trusts from 1 April 2011 onwards.

Key learnings from regulatory action in 2010

Wed, 15 June 2011 12:30:51 +0000

This short report sets out some of the lessons learned from NHS foundation trusts that have been in significant breach of their terms of authorisation

NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reporting Manual 2009-10 (Previously titled: Foundation Trust Financial Reporting Manual 2009-10)

Tue, 26 April 2011 16:34:51 +0000

The NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reporting Manual 2009/10 provides guidance to foundation trusts on producing their annual reports and accounts. This document was previously called the NHS Foundation Trust Financial Reporting Manual 2009/10 (FT FReM); it has been renamed to reflect the enhancements we have made to the manual following consultation on additional reporting requirements.

Transforming Community Services: Transactions Guidance for NHS Foundation Trusts

Thu, 21 April 2011 9:57:50 +0000

This document provides guidance for NHS foundation trusts, which are undertaking ‘Transforming Community Services’ (TCS) transactions, on Monitor’s regulatory process for reviewing such transactions.

Developing the role of NHS foundation trust governors

Mon, 18 April 2011 14:51:17 +0000

This publication provides a summary of the findings of Monitor's survey of foundation trust governors in 2007 and follow up events held in 2008, and highlights areas for future development.

Guide for Governors: Audit Code for NHS Foundation Trusts

Mon, 18 April 2011 14:48:02 +0000

Restructuring costs / revenue recognition

Fri, 18 March 2011 14:08:20 +0000

This document provides guidance for foundation trusts on issues regarding recognition of revenue and restructuring costs.

Contract dispute resolution: advice for NHS foundation trusts

Fri, 18 March 2011 14:02:24 +0000

This advice summarises the dispute resolution procedure for NHS foundation trusts.

Guide to Monitor for NHS foundation trust governors

Wed, 24 November 2010 11:24:17 +0000

Risk Evaluation for Investment Decisions by NHS Foundation Trusts

Tue, 23 November 2010 13:55:23 +0000

This document sets out governance processes for all major investments undertaken by NHS foundation trusts.

Governors in NHS Foundation Trusts: What the law says you have to do

Tue, 2 November 2010 14:30:41 +0000

Easy read version of: Your statutory duties: a reference guide for NHS foundation trust governors

Forward Plan Financial Return (IFRS) 2009/10 ARA Template

Tue, 2 November 2010 12:42:46 +0000

Compliance Framework 2009-10

Wed, 15 September 2010 9:45:30 +0000

The Compliance Framework describes Monitor's approach for monitoring compliance by NHS foundation trusts with the terms of their authorisation.

Applying for a Merger involving an NHS Foundation Trust: Guide for Applicants

Tue, 13 July 2010 10:22:49 +0000

This guidance explains how Monitor will assess any merger plan involving one or more foundation trusts.

Annual plan 2009/10: advice for NHS foundation trusts

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:56:44 +0000

Detailed Guidance for the Dry-Run of External Assurance on the Quality Reports

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:35:08 +0000

This document sets out detailed guidance for NHS foundation trusts and their auditors to enable them to carry out the dry run of the external assurance proposals on the 2009/10 Quality Reports.

Survey of Foundation Trust Governors

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:42:57 +0000

This report documents in full the results of the Ipsos MORI research carried out in October 2007 that formed the basis of Developing the role of NHS foundation trust governors.

Protection of Assets: Guidance for NHS Foundation Trusts

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:18:00 +0000

An NHS foundation trust may not dispose of protected property without the approval of Monitor. This document outlines Monitor's regime for protected property.

Effective governance in NHS foundation trusts briefing

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:16:21 +0000

The below briefing details Monitor's findings following the self-certification review of 11 NHS foundation trusts.

Revised: NHS Foundation Trust Accounting Officer Memorandum

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:14:18 +0000

This document outlines the responsibilities of an NHS foundation trust Accounting Officer.

Monitor CRS system business case guidance

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:13:45 +0000

Monitor, working with PA Consulting and Connecting for Health, has produced an options assessment guide to help NHS foundation trusts ensure that care records services are compliant with national guidelines regarding connectivity.

Quarterly monitoring checklist for NHS foundation trusts

Tue, 4 May 2010 9:47:46 +0000

This is provided as a guide to the quarterly monitoring submission required from NHS foundation trusts.

Prudential Borrowing Code for NHS Foundation Trusts

Mon, 26 April 2010 16:02:28 +0000

This document determines the limit on the total amount of borrowing by NHS foundation trusts.

Private Patient Income Cap - revised and updated rules

Fri, 23 April 2010 11:16:51 +0000

In this document Monitor sets out revised rules and guidance on how the Private Patient Income Cap (‘the PPI Cap’) should be operated by NHS foundation trusts with effect from 1 April 2010.

NHS Foundation Trusts: Clinical Quality and Service Performance

Mon, 9 November 2009 8:56:36 +0000

This document is the outcome of a consultation which aimed to develop how the Compliance Framework addresses clinical quality and service performance in NHS foundation trusts.

Consultation on Guide for NHS foundation trust governors: meeting your statutory responsibilities

Tue, 6 October 2009 17:13:12 +0000

This draft document for consultation closed on Tuesday 14 July 2009 at 5pm, after running for 12 weeks

Managing Operating Cash in NHS Foundation Trusts

Thu, 24 September 2009 14:15:18 +0000

This advice document for NHS foundation trusts focuses on investment of surplus operating cash likely to be needed within 12 months to support ongoing operations.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Approval of NHS Foundation Trust PFI Schemes

Mon, 6 April 2009 13:50:03 +0000

This document sets out the roles and responsibilities of those involved in prospective NHS foundation trust private finance initiative (PFI) schemes.

Variation of the Terms of Authorisation: Guidance for NHS Foundation Trusts

Mon, 6 April 2009 13:49:16 +0000

This document sets out the different elements of the Terms of Authorisation that an NHS foundation trust may apply to vary, the criteria by which Monitor will determine whether to authorise a variation; and the processes required to effect a variation.

Template for Monitor & HM Treasury approval for special payment cases

Mon, 6 April 2009 13:44:54 +0000

This template is to be used for all special severance cases to be submitted to HMT for approval. We will only be able to give approval if all aspects are answered.

Guidance for NHS Foundation Trusts on Co-operating with the National Programme for Information Technology (NPfIT)

Fri, 3 April 2009 16:35:47 +0000

This guidance summarises how Monitor will interpret the requirement on NHS foundation trusts to participate in The National Programme for Information Technology (NPfIT) and constitutes Monitor’s guidance under Condition 20 of the terms of authorisation.