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NHS secondary care: an overview

11 July 2024

This explainer details the size and structure of NHS trusts and foundation trusts, their performance and activity, and how they are perceived by the public and their regulators.

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There are 209 NHS trusts and foundation trusts in England providing care for 57 million people, employing 1.5 million staff, with a combined turnover of £124 billion.

This explainer details the size and structure of NHS trusts and foundation trusts, their performance and activity, and how they are perceived by the public and their regulators.