Nature and functions of the trust

3.—(1) The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) 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 authorities) shall be—

(a)to manage ambulance and associated transport services;

(b)to manage such other services relating to the provision of care, as can reasonably be carried out in conjunction with the management of ambulance and associated transport services,

from Ambulance Headquarters, Ringwood Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood BH24 2SP and to own associated premises.