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Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust

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(1)

The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) of the Act.

(2)

The trust’s functions (which include functions which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the provision of services by the trust for one or more health authorities) shall be–

(a)

to own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 3BP and Prudhoe Hospital, Northumberland NE42 5NT, and associated hospitals;

(b)

to manage community health services provided from Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 3BP and to own the associated premises.