# The Online National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 2026, Article 7: Limited functions before operational date


Between the establishment date and the operational date the trust has the functions—
(a) of entering into NHS contracts;
(b) of entering into other contracts including contracts of employment;
(c) of preparing to register with the Care Quality Commission; and
(d) of doing such things as are reasonably necessary to enable it to begin to operate satisfactorily with effect from the operational date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/530/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/online-national-health-service-trust-establishment-order-2026/article-7
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