Section 42 - Matters to which this Part applies
160.Section 42 sets out the three matters to which Part 5 applies: (1) action taken by a care home provider in connection with the provision of accommodation, nursing or personal care in a care home in Wales; (2) action taken by a domiciliary care provider in connection with the provision of domiciliary care in Wales; and (3) action taken by an independent palliative care provider in connection with the provision of a palliative care service in Wales.
161.Part 5 does not apply to complaints which may be dealt with under Part 3 or to matters described in Schedule 4 (matters excluded from the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction). The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend Schedule 4 but must consult the Ombudsman before doing so.
162.The terms used in this section are defined in sections 62 to 64.