Explanatory note

This Order abolishes on 1 April 2010 the NHS Professionals Special Health Authority established under section 11 of the National Health Service Act 1977 (now section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006).

The Order revokes the orders, regulations and directions specified in Schedule 1 (article 2) and makes the minor and consequential amendments referred to in Schedule 2 (article 3).

The Order makes provision for the transfer of property and liabilities of the abolished Special Health Authority and the transfer of staff from it to the Secretary of State (articles 4, 5 and 6).

The Order also makes provision for dealing with investigations, reviews or complaints in relation to the Special Health Authority (articles 7 and 8), and the winding up of the affairs of the Authority (article 9).

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.