3(1)Section 10 (transfer of guardianship) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (3), for “approved social worker” substitute “ approved mental health professional acting on behalf of the local social services authority ”.
(3)After subsection (4) insert—
“(5)In this section “the local social services authority”, in relation to a person (other than a local social services authority) who is the guardian of a patient, means the local social services authority for the area in which that person resides (or resided immediately before his death).”
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I1Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 56(1); Sch. 2 para. 3 in force for E. at 3.11.2008 by S.I. 2008/1900, art. 2(d); Sch. 2 para. 3 in force insofar as not already in force for W. at 3.11.2008 by S.I. 2008/2561, art. 2(b)