What we spend and how we spend it

Annual statement of accounts

Our Annual Report provides a full statement of the Trust’s financial accounts. Our accounts are audited annually and the independent auditors statement is included as part of the Annual Report.

Our monthly financial and operational performance is reported to the Trust Board. You will find more information on our financial and operational performance in the Finance Report and Trust Board Integrated Corporate Dashboard in the monthly Board Papers on our Trust Board page.

Details of contracts currently being tendered

The Trust does not currently have any contracts available for public tender.

Finance policies

The Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions can be found under the Policies and Procedures page.

Funding and expenditure

The Trust’s Capital Programme illustrates planned capital expenditure for the year. Further details of our income and expenditure can be found within the accounts and financial section of our Annual Report.

Salary and pension entitlements of senior managers and Board members

These can be found in the remuneration report within our Annual Report.

Staff allowances and expenses

Details of allowances and expenses that can be incurred or claimed by staff are set down in national guidance. More information about this can be found on the NHS Employers website

Staff pay and grading structures

Staff at Dorset HealthCare are paid in line with national rates set down in relevant pay schemes. Details about the Agenda for Change pay structure can be found on the NHS Employers website; details about doctors' pay schemes can be found on the BMA website.