Explanatory note

This Order is made under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (“the Act”). It establishes a new Special Health Authority, Digital Health and Care Wales (“DHCW”), and makes provision about its functions and membership.

Article 3 sets out the nature of DHCW’s functions which are to be specified more particularly in directions given by the Welsh Ministers under section 24 of the Act. DHCW’s functions will relate to the provision of digital platforms, systems and services and supporting the improvement of such systems and any such other functions as the Welsh Ministers may direct so as to secure the provision or promotion of services under the Act.

Article 4 sets out DHCW’s membership and article 5 provides that the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 applies to DHCW’s meetings.

This Order makes no provision relating to the transfer of officers, property or liabilities.

The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to this Order. As a result, a regulatory impact assessment has been prepared as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with this Order. A copy can be obtained from the Department of Health and Social Services, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ.