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NHS secondary care: an overview

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.