# The Borders General Hospital National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 1994, Article 3: Nature and functions of the trust


(1) The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 12A(1)(a) of the Act.
(2) 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 boards) shall be to own and manage the hospital establishment or facility known as Borders General Hospital, Melrose, and establishments associated with that hospital, including management of the facilities provided at and from those establishments, and also including the management of any teaching and research facilities associated with those establishments and the support services related thereto.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2998/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/borders-general-hospital-national-health-service-trust-establishment-order-1994/article-3
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