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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 at the Torbay District General Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Newton Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7AA and associated hospitals;

(b)

to manage community health services from the Community Unit, St. Michaels House, Newton Abbot Hospital, 62/64 East Street, Newton Abbot, South Devon TQ12 4PT and to own the premises there from which those services are to be provided and any associated premises.