The Health Care and Associated Professions (Knowledge of English) Order 2015
PART 1General
1Citation, commencement and extent
2Transitional, transitory and saving provisions
3Privy Council procedures and legislative procedures
PART 2The Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
4The Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 is amended in accordance...
5Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
6Regulations
7Qualifications for registration as a pharmaceutical chemist in Northern Ireland
8Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of pharmaceutical chemists
9Recognition of qualification of exempt persons
10Fitness to practise of pharmaceutical chemists in Northern Ireland
PART 3Dentists Act 1984
11The Dentists Act 1984 is amended in accordance with articles...
12Qualification for registration in the dentists register
13Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in dentists register
14Temporary registration in dentists register
15Power to charge fees in connection with applications for registration in dentists register
16Notification of results of application for registration in dentists register
17Allegations against a registered dentist
18The Investigating Committee: allegations against a registered dentist
19Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
20Qualifications for registration in the dental care professionals register
21Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in dental care professionals register
22Rules relating to the dental care professional register
23Power to charge fees in connection with applications for registration in dental care professionals register
24Allegations in respect of dental care professionals
25The Investigating Committee: allegations against a registered dental care professional
26Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
27Rules: consultation requirements
28Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
29Registration appeals: dentists register
30Directive 2005/36: functions of the Council under section 36ZA(3)
31Registration appeals: dental care professionals register
PART 4Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001
32The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 is amended in accordance...
33Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of qualified nurses and midwives
34Registration of nurses and midwives
35Renewal of registration and readmission
36Approved qualifications
37Allegations
38Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
39Orders of the Health Committee and the Conduct and Competence Committee
40Restoration to the register of persons who have been struck off
41Appeals against Registrar’s decisions
42Directive 2005/36: functions of the Council under article 40(2)
43Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
PART 5Pharmacy Order 2010
44The Pharmacy Order 2010 is amended in accordance with articles...
45Interpretation
46Entitlement to entry in Part 1 or 2 of the Register: pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
47Pre-entry requirements in respect of qualifications and additional education, training or experience: pharmacists
48Pre-entry requirements in respect of qualifications and additional education, training or experience: pharmacy technicians
49Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
50Notification by the Registrar: entry and renewal
51Appealable decisions
52Appeals to the Appeals Committee
53Impairment of fitness to practise
54Professional performance assessments
55Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
56Rules in respect of proceedings
57The Directive: designation of competent authority etc.

2015 No. 806

Health Care And Associated Professions

The Health Care and Associated Professions (Knowledge of English) Order 2015

Made

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) to (4)

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 19th day of March 2015

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

This Order in Council is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 60 and 62(4) and (4A) of, and Schedule 3 to, the Health Act 19991.

The Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers published a draft Order and invited representations as required by paragraph 9(1) and (3) of Schedule 3 to that Act.

The period of three months mentioned in paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule expired before a draft of this Order in Council, together with a report about the consultation, was laid before Parliament and the Scottish Parliament.

A draft of this Order in Council has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament and the Scottish Parliament, in accordance with section 62(10) of that Act.

Accordingly, Her Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to make the following Order in Council.