Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014

2Meaning of “well-being”

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(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.