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.