SCHEDULE 1
Table 1
Local authority functions in relation to children
| Function | Extent |
|---|---|
| s.2 Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (as it applies through the operation of s.28A of that Act) (Provision of Welfare Services) | In so far as they relate to the provision of services (including assistance, counselling or support) for children who are “in need” for the purposes of section 17 of the Children Act 1989 and for their families, including the carrying out of any assessments for those purposes. |
| s. 117 Mental Health Act 1983 (After-care) | |
| s.17 and Schedule 2, part 1 Children Act 1989 (Provision of services for children in need, their families and others) | |
| s. 82 National Health Service Act 2006 (Cooperation between NHS bodies and local authorities) | |
| s.192(1) and Schedule 15 National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Local Social Service Authorities) |
Table 2
Local authority functions in relation to adults
| Function | Extent |
|---|---|
| s. 29 National Assistance Act 1948 and directions made under it (Welfare arrangements) | In so far as they relate to the provision of services (including assistance, counselling or support) or facilities to promote the welfare of persons over the age of 18 who are eligible for services under those sections because they are dependent on alcohol or drugs, because they are victims of domestic violence or abuse, have a history of violent or abusive behaviour or because they have a mental disorder, and including assessment of the need for those services or facilities. |
| s.2 Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Provision of Welfare Services) | |
| s. 117 Mental Health Act 1983 (After-care) | |
| s.6 Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 (Assessments: persons with parental responsibility) | |
| s. 192(1) and Schedule 15 of National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Local Social Service Authorities) |
Table 3
Local Health Board functions in relation to children
| Function | Extent |
|---|---|
| s. 117 Mental Health Act 1983 (After-care) | In so far as they relate to the provision of health services or facilities for, or treatment of children who are in need for the purposes of s.17 of the Children Act 1989 including the assessment of need for such services or facilities. |
| s.82 National Health Service Act 2006 (Cooperation between NHS bodies and local authorities) | |
| s. 1 National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Duty to promote health service) | |
| s. 2 National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (General powers) | |
| s.3(1) (c), (d), (e) and (f) National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Provision of certain services) | |
| s. 10(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Arrangements with other bodies) | |
| s. 38(6) National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Duty to make available services provided by a person employed in the health service to enable local authorities to discharge functions) |
Table 4
Local Health Board functions in relation to adults
| Function | Extent |
|---|---|
| s. 117 Mental Health Act 1983 (After-care) | In so far as they relate to the provision of health services or facilities for, or treatment of persons who are dependent on alcohol or drugs, or who are victims of domestic violence or abuse, have a history of violent or abusive behaviour or who have a mental disorder, to include the assessment of need for such services, facilities or treatment. |
| s.82 National Health Service Act 2006 (Cooperation between NHS bodies and local authorities) | |
| s. 1 National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Duty to promote health service) | |
| s. 2 National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (General powers) | |
| s.3(1) (c), (d), (e) and (f) National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Provision of certain services) | |
| s. 10(1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Arrangements with other bodies) | |
| S. 38(6) National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (Duty to make available services provided by a person employed in the health service to enable local authorities to discharge functions) |