Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust

The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 12A(1)(a) of the Act^f1.

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 establishments or facilities known as Caithness General Hospital and the Town and Country Hospital, both Wick, Dunbar Hospital, Thurso, Lawson Memorial Hospital and Cambusavie Unit, Golspie and Migdale Hospital, Bonar Bridge, and establishments associated with these hospitals, including management of the facilities provided at and from those establishments, and also including the management of the teaching and research facilities associated with those establishments and the support services related thereto.