Health Act 2006 (c. 28)

Valid from 28/09/2006

SCHEDULES

Section 80

SCHEDULE 8 U.K. Minor and consequential amendments

Valid from 01/10/2006

Pharmacy Act 1954 (c. 61) U.K.

1 U.K. The Pharmacy Act 1954 has effect subject to the following amendments.

2 U.K. In section 15 (appointment of additional members to the council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain) omit subsections (3) and (4).

3 U.K. In Schedule 1 (statutory committee of the Pharmaceutical Society) omit paragraph 3A.

Valid from 01/10/2006

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) U.K.

4 U.K. In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) insert at the appropriate place— “ The Appointments Commission. ”

Valid from 01/10/2006

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25) U.K.

5 U.K. In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) insert at the appropriate place— “ The Appointments Commission. ”

Valid from 01/10/2006

National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49) U.K.

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 6 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 7 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 8 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 9 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 10 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 11 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 12 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 13 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 14 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 15 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 16 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 17 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 18 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 19 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 20 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 21 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

F1 22 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 paras. 6-22 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/08/2008

23 U.K. [F2 In section 126(4) (orders and regulations, and directions) for “or 28U” substitute “ , 28U or 28WD ” . ]

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 8 para. 23 repealed (E.W.) (1.3.2007 immediately before the National Health Service Act 2006 comes into force) by National Health Service (Pre - consolidation Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1407), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 (with art. 4)

24 U.K. In section 128(1) (interpretation and construction)—

(a) at the appropriate place insert—

““financial year” means a period of 12 months ending with 31st March in any year;”,

(b) in the definition of “ophthalmic optician”, for “ “ophthalmic optician”” substitute “ “optometrist” ”.

Prospective

25 U.K. [F3 In Schedule 9A (the Family Health Services Appeal Authority), in paragraph 6(c) for “ophthalmic optician” substitute “optometrist”.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 8 para. 25 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/10/2006

Medical Act 1983 (c. 54) U.K.

26 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Medical Act 1983 (the General Medical Council etc.) omit paragraph 4ZA.

Valid from 01/10/2006

Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24) U.K.

27 (1) Schedule 1 to the Dentists Act 1984 (the General Dental Council etc.) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 1(5) for “paragraphs 2 and 2A” substitute “ paragraph 2 ”.

(3) Omit paragraph 2A.

Valid from 01/10/2006

Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44) U.K.

28 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Opticians Act 1989 (the General Optical Council) omit paragraph 2A.

Valid from 01/08/2008

National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19) U.K.

Prospective

F4 29 (1) Section 4A of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (provision of certain services under NHS contracts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit“or” at the end of paragraph (a), and after that paragraph insert—

“(aa) by a contractor under a general ophthalmic services contract, or”,

(b) at the end add “ other than under section 16CD of that Act ”.

(3) In subsection (3), before the definition of “health service body” insert—

““general ophthalmic services contract” and “contractor” under such a contract have the meanings given by section 28WA of the principal Act;”.

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 8 para. 29 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Prospective

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) U.K.

30 U.K. In section 279(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (health service practitioners)—

(a) for “or primary dental services” substitute “ , primary dental services or primary ophthalmic services ”,

(b) at the end of paragraph (b) add “ or under a contract under [F5 section 117 of the National Health Service Act 2006] entered into by him with a Primary Care Trust, ”.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 8 para. 30(b) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 291 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/10/2006

Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21) U.K.

31 U.K. In the Schedule to the Osteopaths Act 1993 (the General Osteopathic Council etc.) omit paragraph 11A.

Valid from 01/08/2008

Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c. 46) U.K.

32 U.K. The Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 has effect subject to the following amendments.

Prospective

33 U.K. In section 2A(1) (health service providers subject to investigation)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for [F6 “or 100” substitute “, 100 or 117”],

(b) in paragraph (b), omit “general ophthalmic services or”.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Sch. 8 para. 33(a) substituted (1.3.2007) by virtue of National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 292 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Prospective

F7 34 U.K. In section 6(5) (general health services and service committees) omit “38, 39,”.

Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 8 para. 34 repealed (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 293, 4 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/10/2006

Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17) U.K.

35 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Chiropractors Act 1994 (the General Chiropractic Council etc.) omit paragraph 11A.

National Health Service (Residual Liabilities) Act 1996 (c. 15) U.K.

36 (1) Section 1 of the National Health Service (Residual Liabilities) Act 1996 (transfer of residual liabilities of certain NHS bodies) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “a Health Authority” substitute “ a Local Health Board ”, and

(b) after “all of its liabilities” insert “ (other than any criminal liabilities) ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) a Local Health Board;”, and

(b) after paragraph (dd) insert “; or

“(de) an NHS foundation trust.”

Prospective

Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) U.K.

37 U.K. In section 43K(1)(ba) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (extension of meaning of “worker” etc. for Part 4A) at the end add “ or with a Primary Care Trust under section [F8 117] of that Act ”.

Textual Amendments

F8 Reference in Sch. 8 para. 37 substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 294 (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Prospective

Pharmacists (Fitness to Practise) Act 1997 (c. 19) U.K.

38 U.K. In the Schedule to the Pharmacists (Fitness to Practise) Act 1997 (fitness to practise of registered pharmaceutical chemists) omit paragraph 5.

Valid from 01/10/2006

Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18) U.K.

39 U.K. The Audit Commission Act 1998 has effect subject to the following amendments.

40 U.K. In section 5(1)(a) (general duties of auditors in relation to accounts of health service bodies) for “subsection (2), or (2B) of section 98 of” substitute “ paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 12B to ”.

41 U.K. In section 53(1) (interpretation) for the definition of “health service body” substitute—

““health service body” means an English NHS body (within the meaning of Schedule 12B to the National Health Service Act 1977), other than a Special Health Authority;”.

42 (1) Schedule 2 (accounts subject to audit) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) Omit paragraph 1(g).

(3) For paragraph 1A substitute—

“1A Section 2 also applies to annual accounts of health service bodies prepared under paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 12B to the National Health Service Act 1977.”

(4) Omit paragraph 1C.

Valid from 01/02/2007

Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38) U.K.

43 U.K. In section 144(2) of the Government of Wales Act 1998 (accounts, audit and reports) for “the accounts kept in pursuance of section 98(1) of the National Health Service Act 1977 (accounts and audit of NHS bodies)” substitute “ any accounts kept or prepared in pursuance of paragraph 3 or 4 of Schedule 12B to the National Health Service Act 1977 (requirement for Welsh NHS bodies to keep accounts or prepare annual accounts) ”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 8 para. 43 in force at 1.2.2007 by S.I. 2007/204, art. 4(b) (with art. 5)

Valid from 01/10/2006

Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (c. 20) U.K.

44 (1) Section 14 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (summarised accounts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “section 98(4) of” substitute “ paragraph 8 or 9 of Schedule 12B to ”.

(3) In subsection (3) after “subsection (1)” insert “ in respect of an English NHS body ”.

(4) For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) Before making an order under that subsection in respect of a Welsh NHS body the Treasury shall consult—

(a) the National Assembly for Wales, and

(b) the Auditor General for Wales.”

(5) At the end add—

“(6) In this section “English NHS body” and “Welsh NHS body” have the same meanings as in Schedule 12B to the National Health Service Act 1977.”

Valid from 01/10/2006

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) U.K.

45 (1) Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In Part 3, in paragraph 43A—

(a) for “or primary dental services” substitute “ , primary dental services or primary ophthalmic services ”,

(b) in paragraph (b) for “or 28Q” substitute “ , 28Q or 28WA ”.

(3) In Part 6, at the appropriate place insert— “ The Appointments Commission. ”

Valid from 01/08/2008

Health and Social Care Act 2001 (c. 15) U.K.

Prospective

F9 46 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (exempt information relating to health services), for paragraph 11(a) (as substituted by paragraph 72(2) of Schedule 11 to the 2003 Act) substitute—

“(a) is or was formerly providing primary medical services, primary dental services or primary ophthalmic services under a contract under section 28K, 28Q or 28WA of the 1977 Act;”.

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 8 para. 46 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Valid from 01/10/2006

Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/253) U.K.

47 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (the Nursing and Midwifery Council etc.) omit paragraph 15A.

Valid from 01/10/2006

Health Professions Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/254) U.K.

48 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Health Professions Order 2001 (the Health Professions Council etc.) omit paragraph 16A.

Valid from 01/10/2006

National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (c. 17) U.K.

49 U.K. The National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 has effect subject to the following amendments.

Prospective

F10 50 U.K. In section 17(1) (entry and inspection of premises)—

(a) for the paragraph (fa) inserted by paragraph 74(2)(a) of Schedule 11 to the 2003 Act substitute—

“(fb) persons providing primary medical services, primary dental services or primary ophthalmic services under Part 1 of the 1977 Act,”,

(b) in subsection (2), for “(1)(fa),” substitute “ (1)(fb), ”.

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 8 para. 50 repealed (1.3.2007 coming into force in accordance with s. 8(4)-(6)) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

51 U.K. In Schedule 6 (the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health) omit paragraph 6.

52 U.K. In Schedule 7 (the Council for the Regulation of Health Care Professionals) omit paragraph 5.

Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43) U.K.

53 U.K. The 2003 Act has effect subject to the following amendments.

54 U.K. In section 7(5) (continuity of bodies which become NHS foundation trusts and their liabilities) after “liabilities” add “ (including its criminal liabilities) ”.

Valid from 29/01/2007

55 U.K. In section 150(7)(d) (liability to pay NHS charges) for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii) section 2C, 17C, 17J or 25 of the 1978 Act (primary medical services or personal or general dental services).”

Valid from 01/10/2006

56 U.K. In section 187 (appointments to certain health and social care bodies) omit subsections (1) to (7), (9) and (10).

Valid from 01/10/2006

57 U.K. Omit section 188 (appointments to certain health and social care bodies: joint functions).

Valid from 01/10/2006

58 (1) In Schedule 6 (the Commission for Health Care Audit and Inspection: supplementary) paragraph 3 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) in paragraphs (a) and (c) for “relevant Special Health Authority” substitute “ Secretary of State ”, and

(b) in paragraph (b) for “relevant Special Health Authority who appears to that Authority” substitute “ Assembly who appears to the Assembly ”.

(3) Omit sub-paragraphs (2), (3), (9), (10), (14) and (15).

(4) In sub-paragraph (11)—

(a) for “Special Health Authority referred to in sub-paragraph (2)” substitute “ Secretary of State ”, and

(b) for “Special Health Authority referred to in sub-paragraph (3)” substitute “ Assembly ”.

Valid from 01/10/2006

59 (1) In Schedule 7 (the Commission for Social Care Inspection: supplementary) paragraph 3 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1) for “relevant Special Health Authority” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

(3) Omit sub-paragraphs (2) and (6) to (8).

Valid from 01/10/2006

General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1250) U.K.

60 U.K. In Schedule 2 to the General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2003 (the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board etc.) omit paragraph 4.

Valid from 01/10/2006

Health Protection Agency Act 2004 (c. 17) U.K.

61 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Health Protection Agency Act 2004 (the Health Protection Agency) omit paragraph 2.

Valid from 01/02/2007

Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23) U.K.

62 U.K. In section 61(1) of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (audit of Welsh NHS bodies) for “section 98(2) of the National Health Service Act 1977 (accounts of NHS bodies)” substitute “ paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 12B to the National Health Service Act 1977 (preparation of annual accounts of Welsh NHS bodies) ”.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 8 para. 62 in force at 1.2.2007 by S.I. 2007/204, art. 4(b)