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Department of Health and Social Security: Area Health Authorities: General Files

Catalogue reference: BN 25

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BN 25

Department of Health and Social Security general correspondence with and reports concerning the Area Health Authorities and minutes of meetings with the Association of Hospital Treasurers (later the Association of Health Service Treasurers).

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BN 25

Title
Department of Health and Social Security: Area Health Authorities: General Files
Date

1968-1984

Description

Department of Health and Social Security general correspondence with and reports concerning the Area Health Authorities and minutes of meetings with the Association of Hospital Treasurers (later the Association of Health Service Treasurers).

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Department of Health and Social Security, 1968-1988
Physical description

2 file(s)

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure

Administrative / biographical background

Area Health Authorities were new bodies introduced under the National Health Service Reorganisation Act 1973. Their duties were directed by the Regional Health Authorities and included the establishment of Family Practitioner Committees.

The Authorities were abolished as part of the 1982 reorganisation of the National Health Service, their functions being taken over by the Regional Health Authorities and Health Districts.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C2958/

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