Health Act 2009 (c. 21)

Part 1 E+W Quality and delivery of NHS services in England

Chapter 1 E+W NHS Constitution

5 Availability, review and revision of Handbook E+W

(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that the Handbook continues to be available to patients, staff and members of the public.

(2) At least once in any period of 3 years the Secretary of State must carry out a review of the Handbook.

(3) The first review must be completed not later than 5 July 2012.

(4) The Secretary of State must publish the Handbook after any revision (whether made as a result of a review under this section or otherwise).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 5 in force at 19.1.2010 by S.I. 2010/30, art. 2(a)