What action is NHS England taking against Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust?

NHS England has threatened to remove directors and impose further formal action if the trust's financial performance does not show steady improvement.

What is the current financial status of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust?

The trust's deficit has reduced, but it remains significantly higher than planned, standing at £17.7m against a target of £2.5m.

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NHS England Threatens Director Ouster at Troubled Trust

Q: Which hospitals are run by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust?

The trust runs Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

NHS England may replace directors if trust's finances don't improve.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust faces potential formal action.
Trust deficit reduced but still significantly exceeds financial targets.

NHS England Threatens Director Ouster at Troubled Trust

NHS England has issued a stark warning to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust, threatening to remove directors if the trust's dire financial situation does not improve. The health service body expressed serious concerns about the trust's financial planning and decision-making processes.

The trust, which operates Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, has been struggling with its finances for years. It was placed under financial special measures earlier this year, alongside its funding body, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

Although the trust reports a reduction in its deficit from £42.1m to £17.7m, this figure still far exceeds the planned deficit of £2.5m. This ongoing financial instability could lead to further action, including the potential replacement of trust directors.