[F178FInterpretation of sections 78B to 78ES
This section has no associated Explanatory Notes
In sections 78B to 78E—
“care home service for adults” has the meaning given in section 82F,
“Essential Care Supporter”, in relation to a resident of accommodation provided by a care home service, means the individual recorded as the resident’s Essential Care Supporter in fulfilment of the duty imposed in accordance with section 78B(1),
“provider”, in relation to a care home service, is to be construed in accordance with the definition of “provide” in section 105.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 78B-78G and cross-heading inserted (7.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 14(2), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. Pt. 1