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 own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, Gwent NP9 2UB and associated hospitals including the management of its teaching and research facilities;
(b)to manage community health services provided from Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, Gwent NP9 2UB and to own the associated premises.