- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is the fifth commencement order under the Health Act 2006 (c.28)(“the 2006 Act”).
Article 2 commences sections 37 to 42 of the 2006 Act, which amend the National Health Service Act 1977 (c.49) (“the 1977 Act”). The effect of sections 37 and 38 is to create a duty upon Primary Care Trusts (“PCTs”) to secure the provision of primary ophthalmic services within their area and to enter into contracts with persons who will provide such services. The effect of section 39 is to provide for regulations as to who may perform those services. The effect of section 40 is to permit PCTs to provide assistance and support for providers of primary ophthalmic services. The effect of section 41 is to permit PCTs to recognise local committees representative of those providing and performing the services. The effect of section 42 is to make provision for regulations to stop payments that would otherwise be made to certain persons from being made and for a right of appeal against this.
Article 2 also commences some minor and consequential amendments to and repeals certain provisions of the 1977 Act.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: