# The Children Act 2004 (Designation of NHS Direct) Order 2005, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 places a duty on the persons and bodies mentioned in subsection (1) of that section to make arrangements to ensure that their functions are discharged having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Section 11(1)(d) refers to a Special Health Authority, so far as exercising functions in relation to England, designated by order made by the Secretary of State. This order designates NHS Direct for that purpose.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2411/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-act-2004-designation-of-nhs-direct-order-2005/note
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