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21 January 2009
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Legislation news update

In force: 1 Dec 2008and 1 Apr 2009

Legislation: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No 4) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2994)

Summary: Brings into force on 1 December 2008, the Health and Social Care Act 2008, s 145 which makes the provision of certain accommodation and care in a care home a function of a public nature  for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998. Section 145 is not brought into force in relation to adult placement carers within the meaning of the Care Homes (Wales) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/324), reg 46.
Also brings into force—On 1 December 2008, the Health and Social Care Act 2008, s 155 which allows the secretary of state to form (or participate in the forming of) companies in connection with the giving of financial assistance under section 149 of the Act. The definitions of “this group of sections” and “company” in s 156 are also commenced. On 1 April 2009, the Health and Social Care Act 2008, ss 149-154, which relate to financial assistance concerning the provision

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