51.   The St Helens project was initiated and led by the health authority but really managed by the joint care planning team.

52.   There are so few hospital beds available that health authorities plan to set up emergency treatment centres in football stadiums.

53.   This basic pattern was further complicated as hospital closure programmes progressed and patients were moved back to their health authority of origin.

54.   To deal with disputes over such matters, regional health authorities will act as conciliators.

55.   Trusts take a much narrower view on long-term needs than regional health authorities, and nursing education is not even an obligation.

56.   We will ensure that comparative information about the health standards achieved by health authorities is available to the public.

57.   Will the Government issue clear guidance on which responsibilities will fall to health authorities and which to social services?

58.   Your local health authority will be able to give you advice on local services or your doctor can advise you.

59.   The ruling will put extra pressure on health authorities to change working practices and shorten hours.