(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (2006 c.47) (“the Act”).
Regulation 2 provides that support, assistance or advice that is provided to an individual by any person, the purpose of which is to develop that individual’s capacity to live independently in accommodation or to sustain their ability to do so, is a welfare service for the purpose of section 59(1)(g) of the Act. The effect of this regulation is to bring the recipients of this type of welfare service within the definition of “vulnerable adult” in section 59 of the Act.
Regulation 3 prescribes the circumstances in which driving a vehicle, which is being used only for the purposes of conveying children and any person supervising or caring for the children, will be a regulated activity.
Regulation 4 makes similar provision in respect of vulnerable adults.