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.
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