The Local Involvement Networks (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008

• Citation: S.I. 2008/1514
• Sections: 8

Section 1 Citation, application and commencement

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Local Involvement Networks (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008.

(2) These Regulations apply in relation to England.

(3) These Regulations shall come into force on 14th July 2008.

Section 2 Amendment of the National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 1986

In the National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 1986 , in Schedule 1 (terms of service), at the end of paragraph 2 add—

(f) regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the contractor.

Section 3 Amendment of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2004

In the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2004 , in Schedule 6 (other contractual terms), in Part 5 (records, information, notifications and rights of entry), after paragraph 91 (entry and inspection by the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection) insert—

Entry and viewing by local involvement network representatives

(91A) The contractor must comply with regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the contractor.

Section 4 Amendment of the National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2004

In the National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2004 , in Schedule 5 (other contractual terms), in Part 5 (records, information, notifications and rights of entry), after paragraph 85 (entry and inspection by the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection) insert—

Entry and viewing by local involvement network representatives

(85A) The contractor (other than a Primary Care Trust) must comply with regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the contractor.

Section 5 Amendment of the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2005

(1) The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

(2) In Schedule 1 (terms of service of pharmacists), at the end of paragraph 1 (incorporation of provisions) add—

(e) regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the pharmacist.

(3) In Schedule 2 (terms of service of dispensing doctors), at the end of paragraph 1 (incorporation of provisions) add—

(e) regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the dispensing doctor.

(4) In Schedule 3 (terms of service of suppliers of appliances), at the end of paragraph 1 (incorporation of provisions) add—

(e) regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the supplier of appliances.

Section 6 Amendment of the National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005

In the National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005 , in Schedule 3 (other contractual terms), in Part 5 (records, information, notifications and rights of entry), after paragraph 46 (entry and inspection by the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection) insert—

Entry and viewing by local involvement network representatives

(46A) The contractor must comply with regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the contractor.

Section 7 Amendment of the National Health Service (Personal Dental Services Agreements) Regulations 2005

In the National Health Service (Personal Dental Services Agreements) Regulations 2005 , in Schedule 3 (other contractual terms), Part 5 (records, information, notifications and rights of entry), after paragraph 46 (entry and inspection by the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection) insert—

Entry and viewing by local involvement network representatives

(46A) The contractor must comply with regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the contractor.

Section 8 Amendment of the National Health Service (Local Pharmaceutical Services etc. ) Regulations 2006

In the National Health Service (Local Pharmaceutical Services etc.) Regulations 2006 , in Schedule 2 (contract terms), in paragraph 1 (general provisions), at the end of sub-paragraph (1) add—

(c) regulation 3 of the Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008 in so far as it applies to the contractor.