EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order further amends the Velindre National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 1993 in order to amend the functions of Velindre National Health Service Trust.

The Velindre National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 1993 is amended to give Velindre National Health Service Trust the function of managing and administering an Infected Blood Support Scheme (in accordance with directions given by the Welsh Ministers) to provide financial support and advisory services to, or in respect of, persons infected with hepatitis C and/or HIV as a result of receiving infected blood or blood products during the course of national health service treatment in Wales.