Section 1B: Duty as to the NHS Constitution

National Health Service Act 2006 · 2006 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Promotion and provision of the health service in England

In exercising functions in relation to the health service, the Secretary of State must have regard to the NHS Constitution.

In this Act, "NHS Constitution" has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Health Act 2009 (see section 1 of that Act).

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