Nature and functions of the trust3

1

The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 12A(1) of the Act.

2

The trust’s functions shall be–

a

to provide goods and services for the purpose of the Health Service at, from or through hospital accommodation and facilities at Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow and at establishments associated with that hospital, and also including the management of any teaching and research facilities associated with those establishments and the support services related thereto;

b

insofar as not included in paragraph (a) above, to make arrangements for the provision of services mentioned in Part II of the Act; and

c

to carry out the primary and community health care functions of Greater Glasgow Health Board under the following Regulations–

i

The National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 19893;

ii

The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 19984;

iii

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Regulations 19895;

iv

The National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 19886.