PART 1REGULATION OF SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION

2Meaning of “regulated service”

1

In this Act, “regulated service” means—

a

a care home service,

b

a secure accommodation service,

c

a residential family centre service,

d

an adoption service,

e

a fostering service,

f

an adult placement service,

g

an advocacy service,

h

a domiciliary support service, and

i

any other service comprising the provision of care and support in Wales as may be prescribed.

2

Schedule 1 makes further provision about the meaning of terms used in subsection (1).

3

The Welsh Ministers may by regulations prescribe things which, despite Schedule 1, are not to be treated as regulated services for the purposes of this Act.

4

Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they think appropriate.