(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 6th November 2023.
(2) Any amendment or revocation made by the provisions in Parts 2 and 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or revoked.
Section 2Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987
(1) The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 are amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 9, in paragraph 27(db) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 3Amendment of the National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 1995
(1) The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 1995 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation A2, in the definition of “type 2 dental practitioner”, in paragraph (b) in the words before sub-paragraph (i)—
(a) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board or” substitute “NHS England or the” ;
(b) for “the Board” substitute “NHS England or the Local Health Board” .
(3) In regulation A3, in paragraph (1)(b)(vii)(bb) for “Board” substitute “NHS England or that Local Health Board” .
(4) In Schedule 2, in paragraph 2—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “the relevant Board” substitute “the relevant Local Health Board or NHS England, as appropriate,” ;
(b) in sub-paragraph (1A) for “the Board that” substitute “whichever of NHS England or the relevant Local Health Board” .
Section 4Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996
(1) The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 are amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 7, in paragraph 28(db) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 5Amendment of the NHS Bodies and Local Authorities Partnership Arrangements Regulations 2000
(1) The NHS Bodies and Local Authorities Partnership Arrangements Regulations 2000 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the 2006 Act;
Section 6Amendment of the Tax Credits (Definition and Calculation of Income) Regulations 2002
(1) The Tax Credits (Definition and Calculation of Income) Regulations 2002 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 19, in Table 8, in item 3, in column 1, in paragraph (db) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 7Amendment of the National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
(1) The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “equivalent body” for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 8Amendment of the Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004
(1) The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “medical card” for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(3) In Schedule 5—
(a) in paragraph 22(1)(b) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” ;
(b) in paragraph 89(2) in the definition of “NHS body” for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 9Amendment of the Health and Personal Social Services (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004
(1) The Health and Personal Social Services (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “equivalent body” for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 10Amendment of the Community Health Partnerships (Scotland) Regulations 2004
(1) The Community Health Partnerships (Scotland) Regulations 2004 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 7(2)(g)(ia), for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 11Amendment of the Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 36, in paragraph (4)(ba) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 12Amendment of the Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005 (Rheoliadau Asiantaethau Mabwysiadu (Cymru) 2005) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 36, in paragraph (4)(ba) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 13Amendment of the Adoption Support Services (Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Adoption Support Services (Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 2005 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 5, in paragraph (1)(db) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(3) In regulation 8, in paragraph (4)(a) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(4) In regulation 10, in paragraph (3)(b)(i) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(5) In regulation 13, in paragraph (2)—
(a) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” ;
(b) for “National Health Service Commissioning Board”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “NHS England” .
Section 14Amendment of the Adoption Support Services (Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Adoption Support Services (Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (Rheoliadau Gwasanaethau Cymorth Mabwysiadu (Awdurdodau Lleol) (Cymru) 2005) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 5, in paragraph (1)(chb) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(3) In regulation 8, in paragraph (4)(a) for “Fwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(4) In regulation 10, in paragraph (3)(b)(i) for “Fwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(5) In regulation 13, in paragraph (2) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol”, in each place it occurs, substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 15Amendment of the Special Guardianship (Wales) Regulations 2005 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Special Guardianship (Wales) Regulations 2005 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 3, in paragraph (3)(b) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(3) In regulation 6, in paragraph (1)(c) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(4) In regulation 11, in paragraph (3) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 16Amendment of the Special Guardianship (Wales) Regulations 2005 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Special Guardianship (Wales) Regulations 2005 (Rheoliadau Gwarcheidiaeth Arbennig (Cymru) 2005) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 3, in paragraph (3)(b) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(3) In regulation 6, in paragraph (1)(c) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(4) In regulation 11, in paragraph (3) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 17Amendment of the National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005
(1) The National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the 2006 Act;
Section 18Amendment of the National Health Service (Personal Dental Services Agreements) Regulations 2005
(1) The National Health Service (Personal Dental Services Agreements) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the 2006 Act;
Section 19Amendment of the National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2005
(1) The National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the 2006 Act;
Section 20Amendment of the National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2006
(1) The National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2(1), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “equivalent body”, for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 21Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006
(1) The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 5, in paragraph 27(db) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 22Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006
(1) The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 38, in paragraph (2)(d)(ivb) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 23Amendment of the National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Wales) Regulations 2007 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 11, in paragraph (3)(b) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 24Amendment of the National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (Rheoliadau’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol (Presgripsiynau am Ddim a Ffioedd am Gyffuriau a Chyfarpar) (Cymru) 2007) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 11, in paragraph (3)(b) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 25Amendment of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 6, in paragraph (1)(ba) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 26Amendment of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Placement of Children (Wales) Regulations 2007 (Rheoliadau Lleoli Plant (Cymru) 2007) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 6, in paragraph (1)(ba) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 27Amendment of the National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2008
(1) The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2008 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2.A.1, in sub-paragraph (2) in the definition of “host Board”—
(a) in paragraph (b) for “the appropriate Board” substitute “the Local Health Board or NHS England, as appropriate” ;
(b) in paragraph (b)(ii) for “the NHS Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(3) In regulation 2.A.15, in paragraph (1)(b)(vii)(bb) for “Board” substitute “NHS England, or that Local Health Board” .
(4) In regulation 3.A.1—
(a) in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “type 2 dental practitioner”—
(i) in paragraph (b) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board or” substitute “NHS England or the” ;
(ii) in paragraph (b) for “the Board” substitute “NHS England or the Local Health Board” ;
(b) in sub-paragraph (2), in the definition of “host Board”—
(i) in paragraph (b) for “the appropriate Board” substitute “the Local Health Board or NHS England, as appropriate” ;
(ii) in paragraph (b)(ii) for “the NHS Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” ;
(iii) in paragraph (c) for “the appropriate Board” substitute “the Local Health Board or NHS England, as appropriate” .
(5) In regulation 3.A.16, in paragraph (1)(b)(vii)(bb) for “Board” substitute “NHS England or that Local Health Board” .
Section 28Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008
(1) The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 are amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 8, paragraph 29(db) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 29Amendment of the General Ophthalmic Services Contracts Regulations 2008
(1) The General Ophthalmic Services Contracts Regulations 2008 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the Act;
(3) In Schedule 1, in the title of paragraph 14 for “Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 30Amendment of the Primary Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008
(1) The Primary Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the Act;
Section 31Amendment of the Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship, Community Treatment and Consent to Treatment) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship, Community Treatment and Consent to Treatment) (Wales) Regulations 2008 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 23, in paragraph (6)(b) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(3) In regulation 25, in paragraph (5) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
(4) In regulation 26, in paragraph (6)(b) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 32Amendment of the Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship, Community Treatment and Consent to Treatment) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship, Community Treatment and Consent to Treatment) (Wales) Regulations 2008 (Rheoliadau Iechyd Meddwl (Ysbyty, Gwarcheidiaeth, Triniaeth Gymunedol a Chydsynio i Driniaeth) (Cymru) 2008) is amended as follows
(2) In regulation 23, in paragraph (6)(b) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(3) In regulation 25, in paragraph (5) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
(4) In regulation 26, in paragraph (6) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 33Amendment of the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009
(1) The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1), in the definition of “equivalent body” in sub-paragraph (a), for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 34Amendment of the Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009
(1) The Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 7—
(a) in paragraph (1)(b) for “Board” substitute “NHS England” ;
(b) in paragraph (1A)(b) for “Board”, in each place it occurs, substitute “NHS England” ;
(c) in paragraph (3)(a) for “Board” substitute “NHS England” ;
(d) in paragraph (3)(b) for “Board” substitute “NHS England” ;
(e) in paragraph (4) for “Board”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “NHS England” ;
(f) in paragraph (5)(a) for “Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 35Amendment of the Local Health Boards (Constitution, Membership and Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Local Health Boards (Constitution, Membership and Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2009 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “health service body” for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 36Amendment of the Local Health Boards (Constitution, Membership and Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Local Health Boards (Constitution, Membership and Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2009 (Rheoliadau Byrddau Iechyd Lleol (Cyfansoddiad, Aelodaeth a Gweithdrefnau) (Cymru) 2009) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “corff gwasanaeth iechyd” for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 37Amendment of the Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 2009 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 2009 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 1, in paragraph (2) in the definition of “health service body” in sub-paragraph (e), for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 38Amendment of the Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 2009 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 2009 (Rheoliadau Ymddiriedolaeth Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru (Aelodaeth a Gweithdrefn) 2009) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 1, in paragraph (2) in the definition of “corff gwasanaeth iechyd” in sub-paragraph (d), for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 39Amendment of the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009
(1) The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “National Health Service Commissioning Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the National Health Service Act 2006;
Section 40Amendment of the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (Wales) Regulations 2009 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (Wales) Regulations 2009 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “health service body” for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 41Amendment of the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (Wales) Regulations 2009 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (Wales) Regulations 2009 (Rheoliadau Pwyllgor Gwasanaethau Iechyd Arbenigol Cymru (Cymru) 2009) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in the definition of “corff gwasanaeth iechyd” for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 42Amendment of the National Health Service (Functions of the First-tier Tribunal relating to Primary Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 2010
(1) The National Health Service (Functions of the First-tier Tribunal relating to Primary Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Services) Regulations 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the Act;
Section 43Amendment of the Infrastructure Planning (Compulsory Acquisition) Regulations 2010
(1) The Infrastructure Planning (Compulsory Acquisition) Regulations 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “National Health Service Commissioning Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the National Health Service Act 2006;
Section 44Amendment of the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010
(1) The National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1) in the definition of “equivalent body” in sub-paragraph (a), for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 45Amendment of the National Health Service (Quality Accounts) Regulations 2010
(1) The National Health Service (Quality Accounts) Regulations 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 1, in paragraph (2) omit the definition of “the Board”.
Section 46Amendment of the Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010
(1) The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 1, in paragraph (2)—
(a) omit the definition of “the Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the 2006 Act;
Section 47Amendment of the Family Procedure Rules 2010
(1) The Family Procedure Rules 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In rule 12.3, in paragraph (1), in column 2 of the table, for “National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 48Amendment of the National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011 (English language text)
(1) The English language text of the National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 34, in paragraph (1)(cb) for “the National Health Service Commissioning Board” substitute “NHS England” .
Section 49Amendment of the National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011 (Welsh language text)
(1) The Welsh language text of the National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011 (Rheoliadau’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol (Trefniadau Pryderon, Cwynion ac Iawn) (Cymru) 2011) is amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 34, in paragraph (1)(cb) for “Bwrdd Comisiynu’r Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol” substitute “GIG Lloegr” .
Section 50Amendment of the Infrastructure Planning (Changes to, and Revocation of, Development Consent Orders) Regulations 2011
(1) The Infrastructure Planning (Changes to, and Revocation of, Development Consent Orders) Regulations 2011 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1)—
(a) omit the definition of “National Health Service Commissioning Board”;
(b) at the appropriate place insert—
“ NHS England ” means the body corporate established under section 1H of the National Health Service Act 2006;
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