The National Health Service (Functions of the First-tier Tribunal relating to Primary Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 2010
These Regulations provide for the Secretary of State’s functions relating to the determination of certain appeals to be exercised by the First-tier Tribunal which was established under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15). The functions relate to the determination of disputes arising under particular provisions of contracts for the provision of primary care services. In all cases, the framework regulations governing those contracts make provision for the Secretary of State to settle specified types of dispute.