Section 48 NHS trusts in EnglandI1I2 England and Wales In the Health and Social Care Act 2012, omit section 179 (abolition of NHS trusts in England). Annotations Commencement I1 S. 48 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 186(6) I2 S. 48 in force at 1.7.2022 by S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30) ← Section 47 Section 48 Section 49 →