Membership of the network is open to all NHS trusts that are already members of the NHS Confederation.
Our membership includes over 90% of authorised foundation trusts and over 80 aspirant foundation trusts. Our members currently span acute, mental health, learning disability and ambulance trusts.
The network is a member-driven organisation and we are committed to involving members in developing and shaping our work programme.
The FTN chair is Julie Acred, chief executive of Derby Hospital NHS FT and the deputy chair is Peter Griffiths, chair of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS FT. The director of the FTN is Sue Slipman.
Our work
Our work is driven by our commitment to representing and promoting the common interests of foundation trusts and those aspiring to foundation trust status.
Our achievements
The FTN year at a glance 2005/06
How we are governed
The Foundation Trust Network has its own independent board of non-executive directors, elected by member organisations, and an executive director appointed by the board.
Membership Benefits
Members of the Foundation Trust Network are able to influence the development of health policy across England through our work programme.
Last reviewed 16 Jun 2008
