If you would like to know about how the Trusts within the NHS work and function, the following links provide useful information:

Trusts in England, Northern Ireland Wales and Scotland
Website offering information on the roles and function of NHS Trusts, it also gives details about why they were set up and how they function. There are a number of useful links including to Tips and Advice and as well as a link to an independent Adviser for specific problems.

Primary Care Trusts
Website offering information on Primary Care Trusts and in particular the role of the GP practice within them.The site also contains a link to the NHS gateway.

Commission for patient and public involvement in health
For details about the changes in the NHS, encouraging public engagement and debate with a link where you can have your say.

Active in the work of the NHS
If you would like to become more active in the work of the NHS in your area, this website offers you details about how to get involved and what is involved.

Apppointments on trust boards  
information on the appointments commission, the route to lay appointments on trust boards etc.

NHS guidance on senior management
Information on the current  NHS guidance on senior management roles.

The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
The The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement is the body charged with helping the NHS change and improve performance