Table 2
Characteristics of the designated bodies (DBs) observed
Region
NHS trust
NHS foundation trust
Independent
Locum agency
Total
North
1
3
0
1
5
Midlands and East
1
1
1
2
5
London
0
1
1
1
3
South
1
3
1
0
5
Total
3
8
3
4
18
NHS, National Health Service.