Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust

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(1)

The trust is established for the purposes specified in section 25(1) of the 2006 Act.

(2)

The trust’s functions shall be to provide goods and services for the purposes of the health service and, in particular, to provide—

(a)

health related information to the public, NHS bodies, health service professionals, health service providers and statutory health bodies;

(b)

clinical advice to the public in relation to persons with symptomatic conditions; and

(c)

such other services as can reasonably be carried out in conjunction with the provision of the services specified in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b).