(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules amend the Family Health Services Appeal Authority (Procedure) Rules 2001 (“the principal Rules”).
Rule 2(1) amends Rule 1(2) of the principal Rules so that the Rules apply to Wales, as well as to England, from 26th August 2002.
Rule 2(2) amends Rule 2(1) of the principal Rules. It amends the definition of “FHS Regulations” to include regulations made under section 18 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (“the Act”). Section 18 makes provision for regulations concerning out of hours medical services, including appeals against decisions of Health Authorities concerning such services.