Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014

2 Meaning of “well-being”

(1) This section applies for the purpose of this Act.

(2) “Well-being”, in relation to a person, means well-being in relation to any of the following—

(a) physical and mental health and emotional well-being;

(b) protection from abuse and neglect;

(c) education, training and recreation;

(d) domestic, family and personal relationships;

(e) contribution made to society;

(f) securing rights and entitlements;

(g) social and economic well-being;

(h) suitability of living accommodation.

(3) In relation to a child, “well-being” also includes—

(a) physical, intellectual, emotional, social and behavioural development;

(b) “welfare” as that word is interpreted for the purposes of the Children Act 1989.

(4) In relation to an adult, “well-being” also includes—

(a) control over day to day life;

(b) participation in work.