Amendment of regulation 2 of the principal Regulations2

In regulation 2 of the principal Regulations (interpretation and modification)—

a

in the definition of “list”, after “a dental list,”, insert “an ophthalmic list,”;

b

for the definition of “relevant performers list” substitute—

  • “relevant performers list” means—

    1. a

      in the case of a medical practitioner, the medical performers list;

    2. b

      in the case of a dentist, the dental performers list; and

    3. c

      in the case of an ophthalmic practitioner, the ophthalmic performers list;

c

for the definition of “relevant Part” substitute—

  • “relevant Part” means—

    1. a

      in the case of a medical practitioner, Part 2;

    2. b

      in the case of a dentist, Part 3; and

    3. c

      in the case of an ophthalmic practitioner, Part 4;

d

insert the following definitions at the appropriate alphabetical places—

  • “the 2008 Regulations” means the National Health Service (Performers Lists) Amendment and Transitional Provisions Regulations 20083; and

  • “ophthalmic performers list,” means the list prepared by a Primary Care Trust and published pursuant to regulation 3(1)(c);