(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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 30(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 159(1), 306(4); S.I. 2013/671, art. 2(3)