Section 27B: NHS England's directions to NHS trusts

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

Part 2: Health service bodies — Chapter 3: NHS trusts

NHS England may give directions to an NHS trust established under section 25 about its exercise of any functions.

In so far as a direction under this section conflicts with a direction under section 8 or paragraph 25(3) of Schedule 4, it is of no effect.

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