Equality and diversity ignored in foundation trust assessments.

The article discusses the effect of the overlooked equality and diversity policies by Department of Health on the application of National Health Services (NHS) for foundation trust status. It is inferred that trust regulator Monitor assesses trust seeking foundation status and there are 52 NHS Foundation Trusts in England. However, according to health minister Rosie Winterton, Monitor failed to assess equality contrasts with government rhetoric promoting diversity.