The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 No. 195 (W. 44)

Coming into force in accordance with article 2

Mental Capacity Act 2005 (c. 9)

29.  In section 38, for subsection (6) substitute—

“(6) “Care home” means—

(a) a care home in England within the meaning given in section 3 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14), and

(b) a place in Wales at which a care home service within the meaning of Part 1 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 is provided wholly or mainly to persons aged 18 or over.”