Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust

The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) of the Act.

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 own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at the Moorfields Eye Hospital, 162 City Road, London EC1V 2PD and associated hospitals (including the management of its teaching and research facilities).