EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
A Special Health Authority, Health Education and Improvement Wales (“HEIW”) has been established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. HEIW’s principal functions relate to the planning, commissioning and delivery of education and training for persons who are employed, or are considering becoming employed, in an activity relating to the health service in Wales. A number of these functions are currently carried out by the Workforce, Education and Development Service in Velindre NHS Trust.
This Order makes provision for the transfer of staff (article 3) and property, rights and liabilities (article 4) from Velindre NHS Trust to HEIW.
Article 5 makes provision for the transfer of data, records and information.
Article 6 makes provision for the continuity of things done by, or in relation to, Velindre NHS Trust.