We will remain part of the NHS family and continue to:

• Treat NHS patients free of charge
• Employ NHS staff
• Be bound to the same high quality standards as the wider NHS
• Be subject to independent inspections

We will also strengthen the way we work with our community

• We will have members – patients, staff people from our local community who want to play a part
• A Council of Governors made up of elected and appointed patients, staff and local people whose role it is to ensure community involvement