Explanatory Memorandum

Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009

2009 CHAPTER 1

21 January 2009

Commentary on Sections

Section 21: Duty on HSC trusts in relation to improvement of health and social well-being

Places a duty on each HSC trust to exercise its functions with the aim of improving the health and social well-being of, and reducing health inequalities between, those for whom it provides or may provide health and social care.