# The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, ENGLAND
Made 7th September 2026
Coming into force 1st October 2026
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 25(1), 272(7) and (8) of the National Health Service Act 2006.
In accordance with section 25(3) of that Act, the Secretary of State has completed the consultation prescribed by regulations made under that section.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1003/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northampton-general-hospital-nhs-trust-establishment-amendment-order-2026/introduction
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