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The number of NHS trusts in debt in England has more than doubled in a year - although overall the health service finished 2011-12 in surplus.
The Audit Commission report said 31 trusts posted a deficit - more than one in 10 of the hospital, mental health and community trusts in the NHS.
The figure is up from 13 the year before.
However, overall the health service posted a ?2bn surplus - about 2% of its budget.
The development comes amid an unprecedented savings drive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19650963
The Audit Commission report said 31 trusts posted a deficit - more than one in 10 of the hospital, mental health and community trusts in the NHS.
The figure is up from 13 the year before.
However, overall the health service posted a ?2bn surplus - about 2% of its budget.
The development comes amid an unprecedented savings drive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19650963