Explanatory note

This Order abolishes on 1st April 2007 NHS Direct, a Special Health Authority established under section 11 of the National Health Service Act 1977.

The Order revokes the Orders and Regulations specified in Schedule 1 (article 2) and makes the consequential amendment referred to in Schedule 2 (article 3).

The Order also makes provision for the transfer of rights, liabilities, and property of NHS Direct Special Health Authority and the transfer of staff from NHS Direct Special Health Authority to NHS Direct National Health Service Trust which is established by S.I. 2007/ 478.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this Order as it has no impact on the costs of business, charities or voluntary bodies.