(1)An NHS foundation trust is a public benefit corporation which is authorised under this Part to provide goods and services for the purposes of the health service in England.
(2)A public benefit corporation is a body corporate which, in pursuance of an application under this Part, is constituted in accordance with Schedule 1.
Commencement Information
I1S. 1 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/759, art. 2
(1)There is to be a body corporate known as the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts (referred to in this Part as “the regulator”).
(2)Schedule 2 (which makes further provision about the regulator) has effect.
Commencement Information
I2S. 2 in force at 1.1.2004 by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 2
The regulator must exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with the performance by the Secretary of State of the duties under sections 1, 3 and 51 of the National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49) (duty as to health service and services generally and as to university clinical teaching and research).
Commencement Information
I3S. 3 in force at 1.1.2004 by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 2