NHS trust
NHS Trust
NHS Trust (pronunciation: /ɛn eɪʧ ɛs trʌst/) is a type of public sector organization in the United Kingdom that provides healthcare services within the National Health Service (NHS).
Etymology
The term "NHS Trust" is derived from the National Health Service (NHS), the publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom, and the term "trust", which in this context refers to an organization that has a legal obligation to provide services.
Definition
An NHS Trust is an organizational unit within the NHS, and is responsible for delivering healthcare services. Trusts are governed by a board of trustees, and are accountable to the Secretary of State for Health for their performance. There are several types of NHS Trusts, including Acute Trusts, which provide hospital services, and Community Health Trusts, which provide community health services.
Related Terms
- Acute Trust: A type of NHS Trust that provides hospital services, including emergency care, surgery, and specialist medical care.
- Community Health Trust: A type of NHS Trust that provides community health services, such as district nursing and health visiting.
- Mental Health Trust: A type of NHS Trust that provides mental health services, including inpatient care, community mental health services, and specialist mental health services.
- Secretary of State for Health: The government minister responsible for the NHS, including oversight of NHS Trusts.
- Trustee: A member of the board of an NHS Trust, responsible for overseeing the Trust's operations and ensuring it meets its legal obligations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NHS trust
- Wikipedia's article - NHS trust
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