Citation and commencement
1. This Order may be cited as the Functions of Health Boards and Special Health Boards (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2018 and comes into force on 19th March 2018.
Amendment of the Functions of Health Boards (Scotland) Order 1991
2. In article 4 of the Functions of Health Boards (Scotland) Order 1991(1) (functions to be exercised by Health Boards) after paragraph (j) insert—
“(ja)the duty of the Scottish Ministers under section 46A (provision of communication equipment)(2) to provide, or secure the provision of, communication equipment and support in using that equipment to any person who has lost their voice or has difficulty speaking to such extent as the Health Board considers necessary to meet all reasonable requirements;”.
Amendment of the State Hospitals Board for Scotland Order 1995
3. In article 4(2) of the State Hospitals Board for Scotland Order 1995(3) (functions of the Board) after sub-paragraph (e) insert—
“(ea)the duty of the Scottish Ministers under section 46A of the Act (provision of communication equipment) to provide, or secure the provision of, communication equipment and support in using that equipment to any person suffering from an illness consisting of mental disorder who has lost their voice or has difficulty speaking to such extent as the Board considers necessary to meet all reasonable requirements;”.
MAUREEN WATT
Authorised to sign by the Scottish Ministers
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
25th January 2018