(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order extends, with modification of references to a local authority, section 42 to 44 and 46 to 50 of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 to the Isles of Scilly. Those sections amend certain sections of the National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29) relating to accommodation provided by local authorities; make provision for local authority plans and assessment of needs of community care services, the inspection of premises used for the provision of such services and the transfer of staff from health service to local authorities; and amend section 7 of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42) (Secretary of State’s powers as respects social services functions of local authorities).