title: Mental health. Peak conditions.
abstract: Of 12 three-star rated trusts, eight are in contention to join the first wave of mental health foundations. Applicant trusts believe it will be an opportunity to raise the profile of mental health and remove stigma. Some observers believe the financial uncertainty associated with foundation status could endanger trusts.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Forrest
mesh_terms: D005582:Foundations; D016304:Hospitals, Private; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011332:Privatization; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom