I've approached the parent group to try and expand the Hampshire agreement to a countrywide level.

I think the Hampshire agreement is an acceptable compromise and the manager at the trust is more than happy to act as a reference as she feels it has worked very well.

If the approach isn't successful or they'd prefer to proceed on a basis of trust by trust then I'm happy to do so.

If anyone has an issue with this or has any suggestions then please post here.