# The National Patient Safety Agency (Establishment and Constitution) Order 2001, Article 3: Functions of the Agency


Subject to and in accordance with such directions as the Secretary of State may give, the Agency shall perform—
(a) such functions in connection with securing improvements in the quality of care and treatment provided for persons under the health service, and
(b) such other functions,
as the Secretary of State may direct.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1743/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-patient-safety-agency-establishment-and-constitution-order-2001/article-3
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