hampshire hospitals nhs foundation trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of approximately
600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of west Berkshire. This includes
people living in Andover, Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Winchester as well as the
surrounding towns and villages across Hampshire and parts of west Berkshire
including Tadley to the north; Alton and Bordon to the east; Romsey and
Chandlers Ford to the south, Stockbridge, Bishops Waltham and Alresford.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust came into being in January 2012 as a
result of the integration of Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation
Trust, which achieved Foundation Trust status in 2006, and Winchester and
Eastleigh Healthcare Trust. It is an NHS provider and care is free at the point
of delivery. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employs around 8,600 staff
and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. There are around 15,000 public
and staff members. As a Foundation Trust it has directly accountable to its
members through the governors. Council of Governors represent the interests of
their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
