Explanatory note

This Order amends the Pathfinder National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 1994 (“the Establishment Order”) which established the Pathfinder National Health Service Trust, whose name was changed to the South West London and St George’s Mental Health National Health Service Trust.

Articles 2 and 5 omit the definition and specification of the trust’s “operational date” as the trust is already established. Article 2 also omits the definition of “the Act” as the definition is no longer relevant. Article 3 updates the description of the trust’s functions.

Paragraph (a) of article 4 increases the number of non-executive directors of the trust from five to seven. This is in addition to the chairman. Paragraph (b) updates the legislative reference in respect of the requirement for a non-executive director to be appointed from a university with a medical or dental school, where an NHS trust has a significant teaching commitment.

Article 6 revokes articles 6 and 7 of the Establishment Order as they relate to the period before the operational date and are of no on-going relevance. Article 8 of the Establishment Order has already lapsed as a consequence of the repeal of the enabling provisions of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.