A guide to special measures

"This guide, developed jointly by CQC, Monitor and NHS TDA, describes how the special measures programme works for NHS trusts and foundation trusts. It explains:

• why trusts are placed in special measures
• what will happen to trusts during special measures
• the roles and responsibilities of key organisations involved
• when and how trusts will exit special measures."

A guide to special measures
Monitor, Care Quality Commission, Trust Development Authority
Updated February 2015

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