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Annual reports

Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2010 / 2011 (PDF, 1.4MB)

Foreword

The purpose of this Annual Report is to inform people about the work of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust and to provide an insight into the scope of work that takes place in a wide range of departments.

Patients and the wider public expect to rely on us when they need hospital care, each and every time. If one piece of the jigsaw is missing it can have a huge effect on the experience of an individual.

We have made some good progress this year, but recognise that more can be done to to improve our services. Waiting times for treatment have fallen in many specialties, but we continue to work hard to reduce them further.

The past 12 months have seen a number of significant achievements which demonstrate our commitment to the continuous improvement in standards. Thanks to the hard work, energy and commitment of our staff, we have continued to make further improvements to our services.

Infection prevention is an area that will remain one of our top priorities over the coming year. We pride ourselves on having very low infection rates and doing everything we can to keep our patients safe. While we received a clean bill of health from the Healthcare Commission, our zero tolerance approach to infection prevention means we are constantly looking to make improvements in this area to further minimise the risk of MRSA and other infections.

Looking back over the last year it is only right to acknowledge the dedication of the Trust’s employees, the ones directly involved in patient care as well as those working behind the scenes who keep our hospitals running smoothly.

Huge thanks are also due to our wonderful team of volunteers, who add so much to the hospital experience.

We look forward to further developments in our services in the next year, such as investing in new scanners, and changes to the delivery of our services as part of a national strategy for stroke, major trauma and heart attacks.

Annual Audit Letter 08/09 (PDF, 285KB)

The Annual Audit Letter summarises the key issues arising from external audit work carried out during the year. It is the responsibility of the Trust to ensure that arrangements are in place for the conduct of its business and that it safeguards and properly accounts for public money. This report summarises recommendations to assist the Trust in meeting its responsibilities.

The external auditor is responsible for planning and carrying out an audit that meets the requirements of the Audit Commission’s Code of Audit Practice. Under the Code, the following are reviewed and reported upon:

  • the Trust's accounts
  • whether the Trust has made proper arrangements for securing economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources

The Audit Commission also uses the assessments to provide scored judgements for the Healthcare Commission to use as part of its annual health check. This letter summarises the significant issues arising from both these areas of work and highlights the key recommendations the Trust should address.