# The Delayed Discharges (Mental Health Care) (England) Order 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND
SOCIAL SERVICES, ENGLAND
Made 4th September 2003
Laid before Parliament 10th September 2003
Coming into force 1st October 2003
The Secretary of State for Health, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 12 of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2276/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/delayed-discharges-mental-health-care-england-order-2003/introduction
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