# The Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 (Commencement) Order 1989

S.I. 1989/1191 · made 10 July 1989

This Order brings into force on 11th July 1989 the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 which requires the Secretary of State to issue directions to health authorities and health boards on the complaints procedure to be operated by them in respect of hospital patients including steps to publicise such procedure.

Made under: Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 (Section 2)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/hospital-complaints-procedure-act-1985-commencement-order-1989/pdf/uksi_19891191_en.pdf

## Introductory text

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND AND WALES
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, SCOTLAND
Made 10th July 1989
In exercise of powers conferred by section 2(2) of the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I hereby make the following Order:-

## 1 Citation

This Order may be cited as the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 (Commencement) Order 1989.

## 2 Day specified for commencement

The Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 shall come into force on 11th July 1989.

## Signature

K. Clarke
One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State
10th July 1989

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 11th July 1989 the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 which requires the Secretary of State to issue directions to health authorities and health boards on the complaints procedure to be operated by them in respect of hospital patients including steps to publicise such procedure.

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Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hospital-complaints-procedure-act-1985-commencement-order-1989
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