Hampshire Hospitals beats surplus target amid rising demand

In the year to June the trust’s income was £1m higher than plan at £69.9m.

The trust’s year to date surplus was £2.1m, £1.4m higher than plan.

Its July finance report, released to HSJ under the Freedom of Information Act, said “This variance is largely related to performance on the NHS Hampshire contract, which is currently at cap.

“Income and activity are above plan in terms of both elective and non elective work. As referrals have shown no reduction to date outpatient activity is also above plan.

“Staff costs continue to exceed plan as flex beds remain open. Clinical supplies also exceeded plan as a result of increased activity levels.”

The trust’s financial risk rating at 30 June was 4.1, ahead of the planned 3.7.