Sample

We sent this survey to leaders from all trusts. The survey was carried out online and open during September and October 2025.

• 172 trust leaders from 106 trusts responded to the survey, accounting for 52% of the provider sector. All trust types and regions were represented in the survey. 
  
  
• 28% of those surveyed were from acute trusts, 18% were from combined mental health/learning disability and community trusts, 17% were from combined acute and community trusts, 16% were from mental health/learning disability trusts, and the remaining 22% were from either acute specialist, community, or ambulance trusts. 
  
  
• Nearly 40% of respondents were either chief executives (21%) or chairs (17%), with other executive roles accounting for the remaining sample.