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FTN Benchmarking 2009 Registration Ophthalmology
114Kb  DOC
24-Oct-2008
 
FTN Benchmarking Ophthalmology
118.7Kb  PDF
24-Oct-2008
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FTN Benchmarking: driving performance improvement in cardiology and cardiac services
The Foundation Trust Network recently worked with members on a project to benchmark cardiology and cardiac surgery services. This briefing describes some of the key findings and the work trusts are now undertaking to enhance their performance.
307.1Kb  PDF
29-Sep-2008
 
Good governance - apparent or real?
Andreas Whittam-Smith (chairman, The Children's Mutual; former city editor of The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, co-founder and NED of The Independent newspaper; and former president of the British Board of Film Classification)
66.8Kb  PDF
19-Sep-2008
 
Measuring the success of the non-executive director
Sir Andrew Likierman (Professor of Management in Accounting at London Business School, NED at the Bank of England and Barclays Bank plc, and NED at Tavistock and Portman NHS FT)
89Kb  PDF
15-Sep-2008
 
Philippa Slinger
Preparing for Bids/Tenders
275.1Kb  PDF
12-Sep-2008
 
Andrew Brockie
An Outsourcer's experience of responding to tenders
76.2Kb  PDF
12-Sep-2008
 
Online FTN Membership form
70.9Kb  PDF
26-Aug-2008
 
Network Dates 2008
Foundation Trust Network meeting dates for 2008
25.8Kb  PDF
08-Aug-2008
 
FTN Benchmarking: Psychological Therapies
Expression of Interest
67.3Kb  PDF
09-Jul-2008
 
Benchmarking maternity services
FTN benchmarking
54.6Kb  PDF
27-Jun-2008
 
Foundation Trust Network Annual Report 2007/08
A review of the FTN's work during 2007/08
1.4Mb  PDF
18-Jun-2008
 
Briefing document
Patient Level Information and Costing Systems
101.3Kb  PDF
29-May-2008
 
Report
FTN Survey on Patient Level Costing Providers
109Kb  PDF
29-May-2008
 
Accommodation Booking Form
for the Foundation Trust Network event, Leeds, 9th and 10th September 2008.
112.8Kb  PDF
22-May-2008
 
Mills and Reeve
South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
63.5Kb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
Beachcroft LLP sample questions
Sample due diligence questions
65.6Kb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
Mills and Reeve - sample questions
Sample due diligence questions
54.8Kb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
Mergers and acquisitions: the importance of due diligence
aimed at foundation trusts which have little or no experience of carrying out a due diligence exercise. It identifies the key stages and steps involved in the process, but it is not intended to be a definitive guide.
246.3Kb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
KPMG
NHSFT acquisitions - due diligence: lessons learned from the acquisition of Good Hope NHS Trust by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust.
1.6Mb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
Ernst & Young
Successful transactions in the FT world - our experince
57.2Kb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
Beachcroft LLP
Acquisition of Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust by Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
64.6Kb  PDF
20-May-2008
 
Marketing Matters: successes, challenges and lessons from foundation trusts
A new publication providing an overview of the Promotion Code for the NHS, an outline of the key elements of marketing and case studies from foundation trusts, which provide a real insight into the challenges faced and lessons learnt.
2.4Mb  PDF
23-Apr-2008
 
Network Dates 2008
34Kb  PDF
11-Apr-2008
 
FTN Commercial network workplan
106.5Kb  PDF
14-Mar-2008
 
FTN cardiology registration form 2008
112.5Kb  DOC
13-Dec-2007
 
FTN maternity registration form 2008
109.5Kb  DOC
13-Dec-2007
 
FTN Benchmarking methodology and resource requirements
50.8Kb  PDF
30-Nov-2007
 
FTN Benchmarking terms and conditions
48Kb  PDF
30-Nov-2007
 
Report for FTN board
Update on payment by results - 7 November 2007
22.9Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
2nd Draft Model contract
FTN response
117.1Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
Cash Balance Questionnaire
Foundation Trust Network
12.4Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
Analysis of cash balances
30 Sept 2007
11.7Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
Colour map
Royal Institute of British Architects
354.6Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
Appendix 1
NHS foundation trusts: review of three months to 30 June 2007
46Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
The Role of Foundation Trusts
FTN Submission to Review by Lord Darzi on the Next Steps in the Transformation of the NHS
113.3Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
Minutes of the meeting
13 September 2007
60.6Kb  PDF
14-Nov-2007
 
List of network dates 2008
Network dates for 2008
124.5Kb  DOC
30-Oct-2007
 
FTN Membership Form
69.8Kb  PDF
26-Jul-2007
 
Foundation trusts - the story so far
A new report on FT achievements three years after the first trusts were authorised.
388.2Kb  PDF
13-Jul-2007
 
The FT story so far
Summary of what FTs are achieving three years on.
143.2Kb  PDF
13-Jul-2007
 
Foundation Trust Network Annual Report 2006/07
The Foundation Trust Network (FTN) has been in full operation for just two years, but in that time it has become a highly productive organisation during a period of great transition and continued instability within the National Health Service.
1.4Mb  PDF
31-May-2007
 
Mental Health Payment by Results
Carole Green's presentation
64Kb  PDF
30-Apr-2007
 
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mike Cooke's and Steve Jones' presentation
510.5Kb  PDF
30-Apr-2007
 
Building GP Relationships
Sally Bryden's presentation
70.8Kb  PDF
30-Apr-2007
 
Developing New Contracts for Mental Health Services
Anthony Kealy's presentation
38.1Kb  PDF
30-Apr-2007
 
Communicating Service Change
Amanda Godfrey, South Staffs Healthcare NHS FT
149.1Kb  PDF
26-Apr-2007
 
Members matter
Frances Wood, Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust
41.4Kb  PDF
26-Apr-2007
 
Planning annual meetings
Russell Cartwright, Oxleas NHS FT
269.4Kb  PDF
26-Apr-2007
 
Building your brand: engaging staff as ambassadors
Claire Cater, Bell-Pottinger
362.2Kb  PDF
26-Apr-2007
 
Recruiting members: lessons from the voluntary sector
Madeleine Willis, Timebank
1.2Mb  PDF
26-Apr-2007
 
Membership issues
Maxine Forrest, South Essex Partnership NHS FT
360Kb  PDF
26-Apr-2007
 
HR in the IBP
Kay Ward, FT Unit, DH
37.4Kb  PDF
23-Apr-2007
 
Organisational development
Elizabeth Horne, HR Director, Papworth Hospital NHS FT
59.2Kb  PDF
23-Apr-2007
 
Sandra Adams
Experiences of using the Association of Electoral Administrators
25.6Kb  PDF
22-Mar-2007
 
Carol Dudley March 2007
Governor Elections - with ERS
104.8Kb  PDF
22-Mar-2007
 
Chris Morgan
Governor Elections - South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust
32.7Kb  PDF
22-Mar-2007
 
Dave Lee March 2007
Foundation Trust Preparation Programme
36.5Kb  PDF
22-Mar-2007
 
Melanie Adams ERS
Presentation to Foundation Trust Network and Governance Leads
44.8Kb  PDF
22-Mar-2007
 
Board Assessment and Appraisal
Report on a survey of NHS foundation trusts and aspirant trusts February 2007
102Kb  PDF
13-Feb-2007
 
Smart Report
Board Appraisal and Evaluation Report for the Foundation Trust Network by The SMART Company June 2005with key people in the field.
1.7Mb  PDF
08-Feb-2007
 
FTN Response to Tariff Road Test 2007-08
Feedback from Foundation Trust Network members
69.2Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
FTN Response Draft National Model Contract
A collective view of Foundation Trusts to the proposed national model contract
43.4Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
Final FTN Comments on Model Contract
Foundation Trust Network Comment
48.3Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
Foundation trusts: two years on
A parliamentary briefing from the Foundation Trust Network
57.8Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
FTN Annual Report 2005/06
The Foundation Trust Network has just completed its first fully operational year. It has been a highly-productive 12 months at a time of great transition and some instability within the National Health Service.
99.8Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
Tariff uplift and tariff bundling
FTN Feedback: DH Consultation PbR development - Differential tariff and unbundling
33.5Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
letter to Bob Ricketts 211106 final.pdf
a response to the process of development on the proposed national model contract
25.5Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
FTN response to the Healthcare Commission�s Annual Health Check
a set of suggested principles around which the Healthcare Commission should look at the development of the Annual Health Check
41.2Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
The NHS Operating Framework 2007/2008
Priorities for the Foundation Trust Network
84.1Kb  PDF
15-Dec-2006
 
FTN constitution
Updated June 2008
79Kb  PDF
25-Oct-2006
 
FTN Briefing on social enterprise
Social Enterprises: What are they? Social enterprises see themselves as dynamic businesses with a social purpose working all around the UK and internationally to deliver lasting social and environmental change.
73.2Kb  PDF
25-Oct-2006
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The Foundation Trust preparation programme
FTN briefing on our preparation programme, specifically designed for NHS trusts and mental health trusts applying for foundation status
279.8Kb  PDF
25-Oct-2006
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Driving performance improvement
Our briefing provides an overview of the FTN orthopaedic benchmarking project carried out in 2006 with McKinsey support
1.5Mb  PDF
25-Oct-2006
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Foundation trusts: two years on report
Our report details FTN's vision to support the development of patient-responsive organisations that are continuously improving their services, quality and efficiency while becoming more accountable to their stakeholders and communities
107.3Kb  PDF
25-Oct-2006
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Foundation Trust Network - Annual Report 2005/06
99.8Kb  PDF
04-Oct-2006
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Foundation trusts: two years on briefing
This parliamentary briefing from the Foundation Trust Network outlines what these new organisations have achieved so far and how they are making a difference.
57.9Kb  PDF
06-Apr-2006
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Foundation trusts: two years on
The Foundation Trust Network (FTN) represents all 32 foundation trusts and nearly 40 NHS trusts preparing for foundation status. Our vision is to support the development of patient-responsive organisations that are continuously improved
107.3Kb  PDF
01-Apr-2006
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FTN report - making a difference
18 months since the first NHS foundation trusts were set up, this report showcases just what has been achieved so far
508.7Kb  PDF
01-Oct-2005
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NHS Foundation Trusts... Making a difference
2.8Mb  PDF
01-Oct-2005
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New voices, new accountabilities: a guide to foundation trust wider governance
This major new report from the Foundation Trust Network uses cases studies to explore how foundation trusts are working with their new governors and members to make a difference.
2.6Mb  PDF
01-Aug-2005
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Foundation trusts: future thinking, challenges and change
Foundation trusts were created to play a strategic role in the transformation of the NHS. As public benefit corporations they can help the Government achieve system change more quickly, in order to improve the health of the nation.
133.3Kb  PDF
01-Jul-2005
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Foundation Trusts: future thinking, challenges and changes
133.3Kb  PDF
01-Jul-2005
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Health & Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill
Briefing 82 - Health & Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill
66Kb  PDF
01-May-2003
 
NHS foundation trust
Viewpoint 3 - NHS Foundation Trusts
1.3Mb  PDF
01-Jan-2003
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NHS foundation trust
Briefing 75 - NHS foundation trust
1.3Mb  PDF
01-Jan-2003

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Launched in September 2005, our members' fortnightly e-newsletter, In touch, is the key way in which we keep members informed about the FTN's activities and events.

Last reviewed 19 Jul 2007

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