Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16549
NHS Foundation Trusts
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Owen
Labour — Luton North
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to publish an impact assessment on the removal of the statutory requirement for councils of governors in NHS foundation trusts, particularly for those from marginalised
Answer
Karin SmythUntil 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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