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About Monitor: an introduction to our role

An introduction to Monitor's role as the sector regulator for health services in England.

• From: Monitor
• Published: 28 August 2013
• Last updated: 3 July 2014 — See all updates

Applies to England

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About Monitor: an introduction to our role

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This short publication gives an overview of Monitor’s role.

Monitor’s job is to protect and promote the interests of patients by ensuring the whole sector works for their benefit. It makes sure that:

• public sector healthcare providers are well led so that they can provide high quality care to local communities
• essential NHS services continue if a provider gets into difficulty
• the NHS payment system rewards quality and efficiency
• choice and competition operate in the best interests of patients

Published 28 August 2013
Last updated 3 July 2014 + show all updates

1. 3 July 2014

   The 'About Monitor' leaflet has now been updated.

2. 28 August 2013

   First published.