The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential Provision—Social Workers) Order 2012

• Citation: S.I. 2012/1479
• Sections: 106

Section 1 Citation, commencement, extent and application

(1) This Order may be cited as the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential Provision—Social Workers) Order 2012.

(2) This Order comes into force on 1st August 2012, except for paragraph 90 of the Schedule and article 11 so far as relating to it, which come into force on 1st October 2012.

(3) Except as mentioned in paragraph (4), this Order extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

(4) An amendment made by this Order has the same extent and application as the provision amended.

Section 2 Amendment of the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001

In article 13 of the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 (transitional provisions relating to admission to the register)—

(a) in paragraph (1), after “(1A)” insert “or (1B)”, and

(b) after paragraph (1A) insert—

(1B) This paragraph applies to a person who applies for admission to the register as a social worker on or after 1st August 2012.

Section 3 Amendment of Health Professions (Parts of and Entries in the Register) Order of Council 2003

(1) The Health Professions (Parts of and Entries in the Register) Order of Council 2003 is amended as follows.

(2) In article 1(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

(3) In Schedule 1 (parts of the register), in the table, after the final entries in columns 1 and 2 add—

(a) in column 1, “Part 16–Social Workers”, and

(b) in column 2, “Social Worker”.

Section 4 Amendment of Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) Rules Order of Council 2003

(1) The Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) Rules Order of Council 2003 (the Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) Rules 2003) is amended as follows.

(2) In rule 2 (interpretation), in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

(3) In rule 2A (application to visiting health professionals from relevant European States), including the heading to that rule, for “visiting health professionals” substitute “visiting health or social work professionals”.

(4) In rule 10 (registration period)—

(a) after paragraph (2B) insert—

(2C) The first registration period of a social worker who, on 1st August 2012, is transferred to the register by virtue of article 4(1) of the General Social Care Council (Transfer of Register and Abolition–Transitional and Saving Provision) Order of Council 2012 (transfer of register of social workers maintained by General Social Care Council) ends on 30th November 2012.

(b) In paragraph (3), for “(2A) or (2B)” substitute “(2A), (2B) or (2C)”.

(5) In rule 11A (continuing professional development), in paragraph (2), for “health professional” substitute “registrant”.

(6) In rule 14 (registration fee)—

(a) in paragraph (1), for “(2) to (4)” substitute “(2) to (5)”;

(b) after paragraph (4) add—

(5) A social worker whose first registration period is provided for in rule 10(2C) is not liable to pay a registration fee in respect of that registration period.

(7) In Schedule 5 (registration period), after the entry in column 1 relating to “Radiographers: Diagnostic or Therapeutic” and the corresponding entry in column 2, insert—

(a) in column 1, “Social Workers”, and

(b) in column 2, “30th November in an even-numbered year”.

Section 5 Amendment of the Health Professions (Screeners) Rules Order of Council 2003

(1) The Schedule to the Health Professions (Screeners) Rules Order of Council (the Health Professions Council (Screeners) Rules 2003) is amended as follows.

(2) In rule 2 (interpretation)—

(a) omit the definition of “health professional”,

(b) in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and omit “and” at the end, and

(c) after that definition insert—

“registrant” means a person whose name appears in the register against whom an allegation has been made, and includes a person whose registration is currently suspended; and

(3) In rule 4 (panels), in paragraph (3), for “health professional” substitute “registrant”.

(4) In rule 5 (consideration of allegations), in each of sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (5), for “health professional” substitute “registrant”.

Section 6 Amendment of the Health Professions Council (Investigating Committee) Procedure Rules Order of Council 2003

(1) The Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Investigating Committee) Procedure Rules Order of Council 2003 (the Health Professions Council (Investigating Committee) (Procedure) Rules 2003) is amended as follows.

(2) In rule 2 (interpretation)—

(a) omit the definition of “health professional”,

(b) in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”,

(c) in both paragraphs of the definition of “Presenting Officer”, for “health professional” substitute “registrant”, and

(d) after the definition of “register entry allegation” insert—

“registrant” means a person whose name appears in the register against whom an allegation has been made, and includes a person whose registration is currently suspended;

(3) In each of the following rules, in each place where it occurs (including the heading to rule 9), for “health professional”, “health professional’s” or “health professionals” substitute respectively “registrant”, “registrant’s” or “registrants”—

(a) rule 3 (service of documents),

(b) rule 4 (investigation of allegations),

(c) rule 5 (notice of register entry allegation),

(d) rule 6 (register entry allegations–procedure),

(e) rule 8 (conduct of hearing),

(f) rule 8A (vulnerable witnesses), and

(g) rule 9 (absence of the health professional).

Section 7 Amendment of the Health Professions Council (Conduct and Competence Committee) (Procedure) Rules Order of Council 2003

(1) The Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Conduct and Competence Committee) (Procedure) Rules Order of Council 2003 (the Health Professions Council (Conduct and Competence Committee) (Procedure) Rules 2003) is amended as follows.

(2) In rule 2 (interpretation)—

(a) omit the definition of “health professional”,

(b) in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”,

(c) in the definition of “Presenting Officer”, for “health professional” substitute “registrant”, and

(d) after the definition of “Presenting Officer” insert—

“registrant” means a person whose name appears in the register against whom an allegation has been made, and includes a person whose registration is currently suspended.

(3) In each of the following rules, in each place where it occurs (including the heading to rule 11), for “health professional”, “health professional’s” or “health professionals” substitute respectively “registrant”, “registrant’s” or “registrants”—

(a) rule 3 (service of documents),

(b) rule 4 (referral to Health Committee),

(c) rule 5 (allegations),

(d) rule 6 (hearings),

(e) rule 8 (further investigations),

(f) rule 9 (compliance with standards),

(g) rule 10 (conduct of hearing),

(h) rule 10A (vulnerable witnesses),

(i) rule 11 (absence of the health professional),

(j) rule 12 (disposal of cases).

Section 8 Amendment of the Health Professions Council (Health Committee) (Procedure) Rules Order of Council 2003

(1) The Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Health Committee) (Procedure) Rules Order of Council 2003 (the Health Professions Council (Health Committee) (Procedure) Rules 2003) is amended as follows.

(2) In rule 2 (interpretation)—

(a) omit the definition of “health professional”,

(b) in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”,

(c) in the definition of “Presenting Officer”, for “health professional” substitute “registrant”, and

(d) after the definition of “Presenting Officer” insert—

“registrant” means a person whose name appears in the register against whom an allegation has been made, and includes a person whose registration is currently suspended.

(3) In each of the following rules, in each place where it occurs (including the heading to rule 11), for “health professional”, “health professional’s” or “health professionals” substitute respectively “registrant”, “registrant’s” or “registrants”—

(a) rule 3 (service of documents),

(b) rule 4 (referral to Conduct and Competence Committee),

(c) rule 5 (allegations),

(d) rule 6 (hearings),

(e) rule 8 (further investigations),

(f) rule 9 (compliance with standards),

(g) rule 10 (conduct of hearing),

(h) rule 10A (vulnerable witnesses),

(i) rule 11 (absence of the health professional),

(j) rule 12 (disposal of cases).

Section 9 Amendment of the Health Professions Council (Registration Appeals) Rules Order of Council 2003

(1) The Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Registration Appeals) Rules Order of Council 2003 (the Health Professions Council (Registration Appeals) Rules 2003) is amended as follows.

(2) In rule 2 (interpretation), in the definition of “Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

(3) In rule 14 (conduct of hearing), in paragraph (1), for “health professional” substitute “appellant”.

Section 10 Amendment of the Health Professions Council (Practice Committees and Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules Order of Council 2009

In the Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Practice Committees and Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules Order of Council 2009 (the Health Professions Council (Practice Committees and Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2009), in rule 2 (interpretation)—

(a) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “lay member”, omit “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (ii), and for “and” at the end of sub-paragraph (iii) substitute—

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(iv) registered as a social worker, or as a visiting social worker from a relevant European state, in a register maintained under section 56 of the Care Standards Act 2000 or in any equivalent register provided for under the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland; and,

(b) in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 11 Other consequential provision

The Schedule to this Order, which contains further amendments and other provision consequential on Part 7 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, has effect.

Section 1 National Assistance (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) Regulations 1964

In regulation 2 of the National Assistance (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) Regulations 1964 (interpretation), in paragraph (2) (in both forms ), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 2 National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) Regulations 1974

In regulation 2 of the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) Regulations 1974 (interpretation), in paragraph (2) (in both forms ), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 3 National Health Service (Speech Therapists) Regulations 1974

In regulation 3 of the National Health Service (Speech Therapists) Regulations 1974 (employment of officers), in paragraph (5), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 4 National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974

In regulation 2 of the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974 (interpretation), in paragraph (2), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 5 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975

In Schedule 1 to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (excepted professions, offices, employments, work and occupations), in Part 1 (professions), in paragraph 10, for “Health Professions Order 2001 applies” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 applies, other than the profession of social worker,”.

Section 6 Medicines (Labelling and Advertising to the Public) Regulations 1978

In regulation 5 of the Medicines (Labelling and Advertising to the Public) Regulations 1978 (prohibition of representations), in paragraph (2)(b), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 7 Medicines (Sale or Supply) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1980

In regulation 1(2) of the Medicines (Sale or Supply) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1980 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (a)—

(a) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and

(b) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 8 Medicines (Pharmacy and General Sale–Exemption) Order 1980

In article 1(2) of the Medicines (Pharmacy and General Sale–Exemption) Order 1980 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (a), in each of the following, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”—

(a) the definitions of each of “registered chiropodist”, “registered dietician”, “registered occupational therapist”, “registered orthoptist”, “registered orthotist and prosthetist”, “registered paramedic”, “registered physiotherapist”, “registered radiographer” and “registered speech and language therapist”,

(b) paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register”, and

(c) paragraph (d) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”.

Section 9 Health Education Board for Scotland Order 1990

In the Schedule to the Health Education Board for Scotland Order 1990 (enactments applied to the Board), in Part 3, in column 2 of the entry relating to the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 10 National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 1992

In regulation 2(1) of the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 1992 (interpretation)—

(a) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register” , for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and

(b) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber” , in sub-paragraph (iv), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 11 Medicines for Human Use (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Regulations 1994

In regulation 1(2) of the Medicines for Human Use (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Regulations 1994 (interpretation)—

(a) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”,

(b) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 12 State Hospitals Board for Scotland Order 1995

In the Schedule to the State Hospitals Board for Scotland Order 1995 (enactments applied to the Board), in Part 3, in column 2 of the entry relating to the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 13 Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997

(1) The Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997 is amended as follows.

(2) In article 1(2) (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (a), in each of the following, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”—

(a) the definitions of each of “registered chiropodist”, “registered dietician”, “registered occupational therapist”, “registered orthoptist”, “registered orthotist and prosthetist”, “registered paramedic”, “registered physiotherapist”, “registered radiographer” and “registered speech and language therapist”,

(b) paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register”, and

(c) paragraph (d) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”.

(3) In article 13A (exemptions relating to prescriptions given by certain health professionals), in paragraph (1)(d), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 14 Pharmaceutical Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997

In regulation 2(1) of the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 , in paragraph (a) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”, in sub-paragraph (iv), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 15 Scottish Ambulance Service Board Order 1999

In the Schedule to the Scottish Ambulance Service Board Order 1999 (enactments applied to the Board), in Part 3, in column 2 of the entry relating to the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 16 Primary Care Trusts (Consultation on Establishment, Dissolution and Transfer of Staff) Regulations 1999

In regulation 1(2) of the Primary Care Trusts (Consultation on Establishment, Dissolution and Transfer of Staff) Regulations 1999 (interpretation), in the definition of “health care professional”, in paragraph (e), for “Health Professions Order 2001 extends” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 extends (other than that of social worker)”.

Section 17 Primary Care Trusts (Membership, Procedure and Administration Arrangements) Regulations 2000

In regulation 5 of the Primary Care Trusts (Membership, Procedure and Administration Arrangements) Regulations 2000 (disqualification for appointment: chairman and non-officer members), in paragraph (5)(e), for “Health Professions Order 2001 extends” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 extends (other than that of social worker)”.

Section 18 National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Regulations 2000

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Section 19 Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001

In regulation 53 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (additional requirements for application for a proxy vote for a definite or indefinite period on grounds of blindness or other disability)—

(a) in paragraph (2)(j), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and

(b) in paragraph (3)(a), after sub-paragraph (ii) add—

(iii) the person is a social worker who qualifies by virtue of sub-paragraph (j) of paragraph (2), and has arranged care or assistance for the applicant in respect of that disability; or

Section 20 Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001

In regulation 53 of the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (additional requirements for application for a proxy vote for a particular or indefinite period on grounds of blindness or other disability), in paragraph (2)(j)—

(a) for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and

(b) at the end add “, other than the profession of social worker;”.

Section 21 Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001

In regulation 2(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (interpretation), in the definition of “operating department practitioner”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 22 NHS 24 (Scotland) Order 2001

In the Schedule to the NHS 24 (Scotland) Order 2001 (enactments to be applied to the Board), in Part 3, in column 2 of the entry relating to the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 23 Scottish Social Services Council (Appointments, Procedure and Access to the Register) Regulations 2001

In regulation 4 of the Scottish Social Services Council (Appointments, Procedure and Access to the Register) Regulations 2001 (disqualification for appointment as convenor or member of Scottish Social Services Council), in paragraph (5)(f), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 24 Scottish Social Services Council (Consultation on Codes of Practice) Order 2001

In article 2 of the Scottish Social Services Council (Consultation on Codes of Practice) Order 2001 (consultation on codes of practice), in paragraph (i), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 25 NHS Education for Scotland Order 2002

In the Schedule to the NHS Education for Scotland Order 2002 (enactments to be applied to the Board), in Part 3, in column 2 of the entry relating to the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 26 Adults with Incapacity (Ethics Committee) (Scotland) Regulations 2002

In regulation 3 of the Adults with Incapacity (Ethics Committee) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (membership of the Committee), in paragraph (3)(h), for “Health Professions Order 2001 applies” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 applies (other than that of social worker)”.

Section 27 National Waiting Times Centre Board (Scotland) Order 2002

In the Schedule to the National Waiting Times Centre Board (Scotland) Order 2002 (enactments to be applied to the Board), in Part 3, in column 2 of the entry relating to the National Health Service (Professions Supplementary to Medicine) (Scotland) Regulations 1974, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 28 Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002

In regulation 2(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (interpretation), in the definition of “operating department practitioner”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 29 Health Professions Council (Functions of Assessors) Rules Order of Council 2003

In the Schedule to the Health Professions Council (Functions of Assessors) Rules Order of Council 2003 (the Health Professions Council (Functions of Assessors) Rules 2003), in the definition of “the Order” in rule 2 (interpretation), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 30 Health Professions Order 2001 (Legal Assessors) Order of Council 2003

(1) The Health Professions Order 2001 (Legal Assessors) Order of Council 2003 is amended as follows.

(2) In article 1(1) (citation), for “Health Professions Order 2001 (Legal Assessors) Order 2003” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 (Legal Assessors) Order 2003”.

(3) In article 1(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “the Order”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

(4) In the title to the Order, for “Health Professions Order 2001 (Legal Assessors) Order of Council 2003” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 (Legal Assessors) Order of Council 2003”.

Section 31 Medicines (Child Safety) Regulations 2003

In regulation 1(2) of the Medicines (Child Safety) Regulations 2003 (interpretation)—

(a) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and

(b) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 32 Registered Health Care Profession (Designation) Order 2003

In article 2 of the Registered Health Care Profession (Designation) Order 2003 (designation of paramedics), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 33 Registered Health Care Profession (Designation No. 2) Order 2003

In article 2 of the Registered Health Care Profession (Designation No. 2) Order 2003 (designation of paramedics), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 34 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003

In Schedule 4 to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 (excepted professions, offices, employments and occupations), in Part 1 (professions), in paragraph 10, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 35 National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2004

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Section 36 European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004

In Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004 (absent voting), in paragraph 23 (additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote on grounds of blindness or other disability)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (2)(j), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”,

(b) in sub-paragraph (2)(n)(i), omit “England and”, and

(c) in sub-paragraph (3)(a), after paragraph (ii) add—

(iii) the person is a social worker who qualifies by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(j), and has arranged care or assistance for the applicant in respect of that disability; or

Section 37 National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2004

(1) The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2004 are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a) in paragraph (c) of the definition of “relevant register”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”, and

(b) in paragraph (b) of the definition of “supplementary prescriber”, in sub-paragraph (iv), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

(3) In Schedule 6 (other contractual terms), in paragraph 78 (provision of information to a medical officer etc. ), in each of paragraphs (c) and (d) of sub-paragraph (4), for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001”.

Section 38 National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2004

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Section 39 Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004

In regulation 2(1) of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (interpretation), in paragraph (f) of the definition of “health care professional”, for “Health Professions Order 2001” substitute “Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001, other than a social worker registered in Part 16”.