# The Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985 (Commencement) Order 1989, Note: 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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1191/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hospital-complaints-procedure-act-1985-commencement-order-1989/note
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