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Advanced Foundation Trust Programme – policy framework
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The policy framework sets out the overarching policy intent and principles of the Advanced Foundation Trust Programme, including details of the freedoms that advanced foundation trusts will benefit from.
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Advanced Foundation Trust Programme – guide for applicants
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The guide for applicants details the eligibility and assessment criteria for advanced foundation trust status and provides practical information for trusts when applying to the programme.
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Annex 1: assessment criteria, board statements and supporting evidence
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Advanced Foundation Trust Programme – consultation response
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The consultation response outlines how feedback from the consultation has helped shape the policy framework and assessment approach.
Accessible content. Published 10 June 2026.