EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order provides for the establishment and constitution of a Special Health Authority under section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006, to be known as Health Education England (“HEE”). HEE is to exercise such of the Secretary of State’s functions in relation to the planning and delivery of education and training of persons who are employed, or are considering becoming employed, in an activity which involves or is connected to the provision of services as part of the health service in England, and ensuring there are sufficient number of such persons available to provide such services, and such other functions, as the Secretary of State may direct.
Article 2 of the Order establishes HEE, the functions of which are described in article 3 and are to be specified more particularly in directions given by the Secretary of State to HEE. Provision is also made for the constitution of HEE (article 4), for the transfer of staff to HEE (article 5) and for the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 to apply to HEE so that its meetings are open to the public (article 6).
An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.