ANNEX A: Outline of the existing law relating to the NHS(12) Quality
246.Section 18 of the Health Act imposes a “duty of quality” on HAs, PCTs and NHS trusts.  Sections 19 to 24 provide for the establishment and operation of a new independent statutory body known as CHI, which is responsible for monitoring the quality of care for which NHS bodies have responsibility.  CPPIH is able to conduct a variety of reviews and investigations: see section 20(1).