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Speaking at the launch of the report, Healthcare for London: A Framework for Action, Chairman of Monitor, William Moyes said:

“This work sets out an exciting vision for tackling health inequalities and improving services for patients in London. There clearly remains a lot of work to do to translate this work into specific changes and improvements.

“Foundation trusts will have a key part to play in securing successful implementation of these ambitious plans. Their good management and financial strength will be crucial in order to meet the challenge of improving and reorganising hospital services.

“In the new world painted by this report, the growing number of foundation trusts are perfectly equipped to play a critical role in delivering improvements. Their new freedoms give them the control needed over their budgets and clinical investments to be agile and responsive, with accountability to the communities they serve, not Ministers.”

Notes:

1. For media enquiries contact: Michael Moruzzi on 020 7340 2438 or 0779 5962933.
2. William Moyes was commenting on the launch of Healthcare for London: A Framework for Action, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. More information is available from: http://www.healthcareforlondon.nhs.uk/.
3. Monitor authorises and regulates NHS foundation trusts ensuring they are well-managed and financially strong in order to deliver high quality healthcare for patients.
4. Monitor was established in January 2004. It is independent of government and accountable to Parliament. Monitor’s functions and powers are set out in the National Health Service Act 2006.