Home Join us About us Patients & Visitors Our sites & getting here Wards and Services A-Z Get in touch RD&E Charity Home > About us > Foundation Trust Foundation Trust The RD&E became an NHS Foundation Trust on 1 April 2004, following a rigorous assessment process; one of the first trusts in the country to achieve the new status. As an NHS Foundation Trust, we are an independent, public benefit organisation that is not subject to direct control by the Secretary of State for Health. This means we are better able to respond to local needs and are more accountable to our local communities, through our Council of Governors and members. Click below to learn about our Governors and how you can become a member. Show more... Council of Governors Membership Public Meetings & Minutes Foundation Trust documents Trust Update: stakeholder briefing newsletters Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust We work together Home - Community - Hospital About the trust Contact us Job search R&D & Innovation Departments & services Wards HUB:staff intranet © Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust 2021 Terms & conditions Accessibility Privacy notice RD&E, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, Tel: 01392 411611 COOKIES Our site uses cookies to help give you a better experience. By continuing to use it you consent to the use of cookies as set out in our privacy policy. Learn more Accept