Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust

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 Authorities) shall be to provide and manage pursuant to section 5(1)(b) of the Act Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 6SX and other hospitals or other establishments or facilities in the area of Gateshead and South Tyneside Health Authority, and there to provide hospital accommodation and services and community health services.