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(1)For subsection (1) of section 61 of the [1968 c. 49.] Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (in this Act referred to as "the 1968 Act") substitute—
“(1)The following provisions of this Part of this Act apply to any residential or other establishment the whole or a substantial part of whose function is to provide persons with such personal care or support, whether or not combined with board, and whether for reward or not, as may be required for the purposes of this Act.
(1A)For the purposes of subsection (1) above—
"establishment" does not include any establishment controlled or managed by a Government department or by a local authority or, subject to sections 61A and 63B below, required to be registered, or in respect of which a person is required to be registered, with a Government department or a local authority under any other enactment;
"personal care" includes the provision of appropriate help with physical and social needs; and
"support" means counselling or other help provided as part of a planned programme of care.”.
(2)In subsection (2) of the said section 61, at the beginning insert "Subject to section 62(8) and (8A) below".
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