Nature and functions of the trust
3.—(1) The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 12A(1)(b) 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 Boards) shall be to provide and manage hospital accommodation and facilities at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and Astley Ainslie Hospital, both Edinburgh, and at Roodlands Hospital, Haddington and at establishments associated with those hospitals, and also including the management of any teaching and research facilities associated with those establishments and the support services related thereto.