The Health Education England (Establishment and Constitution) Order 2012
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.