Article 3 Functions of the trust

The trust’s functions (which include functions which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the provision of services by the trust for one or more Health Authorities) shall be—

(a)

to own and manage pursuant to section 5(1)(a) of the Act hospitals, establishments and facilities in the area of Morecambe Bay Health Authority which were previously managed or provided by one or more Health Authorities, and there to provide and manage community health services; and

(b)

to provide and manage pursuant to section 5(1)(b) of the Act all or any of the following sites—

(i)

Blackhall Unit, Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RG,

(ii)

Altham Meadow, Off Altham Road, Westgate, Morecambe, Lancashire,

(iii)

Heysham Moss, Off Middleton Road, Heysham, Lancashire,

(iv)

Pointer Court, Off Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire,

(v)

Royal Albert Farm, Off Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire,

and other hospitals, establishments or facilities in the area of Morecambe Bay Health Authority, and there to provide and manage community health services.