New NHS Trusts
When the 2012 Act was passed, it was expected that all NHS Trusts would develop Foundation Trust status and, once there were no NHS Trusts left, NHS Trusts could be abolished along with the ability to create new NHS Trusts. However, NHS Trusts remain an important part of the provider landscape in the NHS, making up around a third of providers. DHSC does not expect the provider landscape to drastically change and, to ensure flexibility in that landscape, the Act provides for the repeal of the provisions for the abolition of NHS Trusts and the continuation of the legislative provisions governing such Trusts, including the power to establish new Trusts.
	DHSC expects new Trusts to be established following an application from an integrated care board to the Secretary of State, with further guidance to be published in due course. The Act allows for transfer schemes to be made to allow NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts to transfer assets, property and liabilities between themselves.