# The Hartlepool and East Durham National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 1996, Article 3: Nature and functions of the trust


(1) The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) of the Act.
(2) The trust’s functions shall be—
(a) to own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at Hartlepool General Hospital, Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS24 9AH and associated hospitals;
(b) to manage community health services provided from Hartlepool General Hospital, Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS24 9AH and to own the associated premises.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/873/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hartlepool-and-east-durham-national-health-service-trust-establishment-order-1996/article-3
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