Nature and functions of the trust3

1

The trust is established for the purposes specified in Article 10(1) of the Order.

2

The trust’s functions (which include functions which the Department considers appropriate in relation to the provision of services by the trust for one or more relevant bodies) shall be—

a

to own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at Holywell Hospital, 60 Steeple Road, Antrim BT41 2RJ and associated premises;

b

to manage community-based health and personal social services provided from Homefirst Community Unit, The Cottage, 5 Greenmount Avenue, Ballymena, Co. Antrim BT43 6DA and to own those and any associated premises; and

c

to exercise, on behalf of Health and Social Services Boards, such relevant functions as are so exercisable by the trust by virtue of authorisations for the time being in operation under Article 3(1) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1994.