Nature and functions of the trust
3.—(1) The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) of the Act.
(2) The trust’s functions (which include functions which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the provision of services by the trust for one or more health authorities) shall be to own and manage hospital accommodation and services provided at North Staffordshire Hospital Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG and associated hospitals (including the management of its teaching and research facilities).