EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (which lists Category 1 responders for the purposes of Part 1 of that Act). The Order provides that NHS foundation trusts are Category 1 responders, if and insofar as they have the function of providing ambulance services, or hospital accommodation and services in relation to accidents and emergencies.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the private and voluntary sectors.