Exceptions from regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults
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The provision to an adult of health care (as defined in paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 4 to the Act ) by a person who is not, but who acts under the direction or supervision of, a health care professional (as defined in paragraph 7(3) of Schedule 4 to the Act ) is not to be treated as a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults where that health care—
a
is provided under regulations under Part 6 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or Part 6 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 in practice premises or as mobile services; or
b
is provided in a registered pharmacy (within the meaning of Part IV of the Medicines Act 1968 ).
Paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 4 to the Act was substituted by section 66(2) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
Paragraph 7(3) of Schedule 4 to the Act was substituted by section 66(2) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
2006 c. 41.
2006 c. 42.
1968 c. 67.