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 Bucknall Hospital, Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8LD and associated hospitals;
(b)to manage community health services provided from Bucknall Hospital, Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8LD and to own the associated premises.