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National Health Service Act 2006

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Point in time view as at 26/12/2023.

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National Health Service Act 2006, Cross Heading: Introductory is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

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30NHS foundation trustsE+W

(1)An NHS foundation trust is a public benefit corporation [F1the function of which is to provide in accordance with this Chapter] 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 Chapter, is constituted in accordance with Schedule 7.

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F231Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation TrustsE+W

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F2S. 31 omitted (1.7.2012 for specified purposes, 1.11.2012 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 13 para. 9(1); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(3); S.I. 2012/2657, art. 2(2)

F332General duty of regulatorE+W

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