Part 2Social workers etc in England

Provision of training

I147Exercise by Special Health Authority of functions under section 46(1)(b)

1

The Secretary of State may direct a Special Health Authority to exercise functions under section 46(1)(b) so far as relating to the provision of financial or other assistance.

2

The National Health Service Act 2006 has effect as if—

a

any direction under subsection (1) were a direction under section 7 of that Act, and

b

any functions exercisable by the Special Health Authority by virtue of a direction under subsection (1) were exercisable under that section.

3

Directions under subsection (1)—

a

must be given by an instrument in writing, and

b

may be varied or revoked by subsequent directions.