This briefing sets out considerations for NHS foundation trusts and trusts in the period of time leading up to the 2024 general election on 4 July.

It highlights practical implications around providers’ activities and communications during the pre-election period. It also covers requirements on central and local government, the civil service and arm’s length bodies during the pre-election period to maintain political impartiality in carrying out public duties and ensuring that public resources are not used for the purposes of political parties or campaign groups.