PART 1INTRODUCTION

Key terms

2Meaning of “well-being”

(1)

This section applies for the purpose of this Act.

(2)

“Well-being”, in relation to a person, means well-being in relation to any of the following—

(a)

physical and mental health and emotional well-being;

(b)

protection from abuse and neglect;

(c)

education, training and recreation;

(d)

domestic, family and personal relationships;

(e)

contribution made to society;

(f)

securing rights and entitlements;

(g)

social and economic well-being;

(h)

suitability of living accommodation.

(3)

In relation to a child, “well-being” also includes—

(a)

physical, intellectual, emotional, social and behavioural development;

(b)

“welfare” as that word is interpreted for the purposes of the Children Act 1989.

(4)

In relation to an adult, “well-being” also includes—

(a)

control over day to day life;

(b)

participation in work.