26 Co-operation between NHS bodies.E+W
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It is the duty of [F1Strategic Health Authorities,] Health Authorities, Special Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts and NHS trusts to co-operate with each other in exercising their functions.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 26 inserted (1.10.2002) by National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17), s. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 51; S.I. 2002/2478, art. 3(1)(c) (subject to arts. 2(2), 3(3) and with transitional provisions in art. 4)
Commencement Information
I1S. 26 partly in force; s. 26 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 67(1); s. 26 in force (E.) at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2793, art. 2(3)(b); s. 26 in force for certain purposes (W.) at 1.12.2000 by S.I. 2000/2991, art. 2(1), Sch. 1