Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16548

NHS Foundation Trusts

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Sarah Owen

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take where an NHS foundation trust is found to have ineffective arrangements in place for local engagement.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Until such time as the Health Bill receives Royal Assent, the statutory requirements for councils of governors (CoGs) remain. All National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) will be expected to have put in place effective arrangements for community en...

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