UK Act of Parliament 2009 Northern Ireland

Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009

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Enforced by
RQIA
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Plus 29 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.002 Department's general duty (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department must promote integrated health and social care systemCrown / Minister / Government department
s.004 Department's priorities and objectives (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department must set and consult on health and social care prioritiesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.005 The framework document (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Prepare and maintain a framework document for each health and social care bodyCrown / Minister / Government department
s.009 Local Commissioning Groups (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local Commissioning Groups must commission care and work with Regional AgencyLocal authority
s.013 Functions of the Regional Agency (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regional Agency must improve and protect public health in Northern IrelandCrown / Minister / Government department
s.015 Functions of RBSO: support services (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • RBSO must provide support services to health bodies and the DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.015 Other functions of RBSO Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • RBSO must deliver directed health functions under approved arrangementsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.015 Duty to establish bodies for local areas Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department must establish Area Integrated Partnership Boards for each NI areaCrown / Minister / Government department
s.017 Functions of the Patient and Client Council (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Patient and Client Council must consult the public, promote involvement, and assist complainantsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.018 Duty to co-operate with the Patient and Client Council (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Health and social care bodies must co-operate with the Patient and Client CouncilCrown / Minister / Government department
s.019 Public involvement and consultation (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • HSC bodies must involve the public and prepare a consultation schemeCrown / Minister / Government department
s.020 Public involvement: consultation schemes (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • HSC bodies must involve patients, clients and carers in care decisionsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.021 Duty on HSC trusts in relation to improvement of health and social well-being (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • HSC trusts must improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalitiesCrown / Minister / Government department
26 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Restructuring of administration of health and social care (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Department's general power (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Provision of health care outside Northern Ireland
s.006 Power of Department to give directions to certain bodies (opens in a new tab)
s.007 The Regional Health and Social Care Board (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Functions of the Regional Board (opens in a new tab)
s.010 Power of Regional Board to give directions and guidance to HSC trusts (opens in a new tab)
s.011 Provision of information, etc. to Regional Board by HSC trusts (opens in a new tab)
s.012 The Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being (opens in a new tab)
s.014 The Regional Business Services Organisation (opens in a new tab)
s.015 Power of Department to give directions and guidance
s.016 The Patient and Client Council (opens in a new tab)
s.022 Public-private partnerships (opens in a new tab)
s.023 Schemes for transfer of assets and liabilities (opens in a new tab)
s.024 Transfer of functions of Health and Social Services Boards (opens in a new tab)
s.025 Transfer of functions of the Mental Health Commission (opens in a new tab)
s.026 Transfer of functions of Central Services Agency (opens in a new tab)
s.027 Amendment of statutory and other references to dissolved bodies, etc. (opens in a new tab)
s.028 Dissolution of special agencies (opens in a new tab)
s.029 Orders, regulations, guidance and directions (opens in a new tab)
s.030 Further provision (opens in a new tab)
s.031 Interpretation (opens in a new tab)
s.032 Minor and consequential amendments (opens in a new tab)
s.033 Repeals (opens in a new tab)
s.034 Commencement (opens in a new tab)
s.035 Short title (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

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s.sch002 (1) The Department may make payments to the Regional Agency... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regional Agency must pay all received sums to the DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency shall— (a) keep proper accounts and... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regional Agency must keep proper accounts and prepare annual financial statementsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency shall within such period after the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regional Agency must send annual report to the DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency shall record such information with respect... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regional Agency must record and report information as the Department directsStatutory regulator
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency shall pay to its members such... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Regional Agency must pay members' remuneration and allowances set by DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch003 (1) RBSO shall— (a) keep proper accounts and proper records... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • RBSO must keep proper financial accounts and report to the DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch003 (1) RBSO shall within such period after the end of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • RBSO must prepare, send and publish annual reportsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch003 (1) RBSO shall at such times as the Department may... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • RBSO must provide information and allow inspection when directedCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch003 (1) RBSO shall pay to its members such remuneration and... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • RBSO must pay members' remuneration and allowances as determined by DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch004 (1) The Council shall— (a) keep proper accounts and proper... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Patient and Client Council must keep proper accounts and report to DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch004 (1) The Council shall within such period after the end... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Patient and Client Council must prepare, publish and send annual reportCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch004 The Council shall at such times as the Department may... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must provide information and allow Department to inspect documentsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch004 (1) The Council shall pay to its members such remuneration... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must pay members' remuneration and allowances set by DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch004 (1) The Department may make payments to the Council out... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must remit received sums to the DepartmentCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies if rights and liabilities under a... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Department must protect transferring employees in transfer schemesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch005 (1) The appropriate body shall make arrangements for— Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Appropriate bodies must prepare and submit final accounts and activity reportsStatutory regulator
77 other schedules
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s.sch001 The proceedings of the Regional Board or of any committee...
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s.sch001 (1) The Regional Board or a committee may appoint a...
s.sch001 Without prejudice to section 19(1)(a)(v) of the Interpretation Act (Northern...
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency shall not be regarded—
s.sch002 The proceedings of the Regional Agency or of any committee...
s.sch002 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), sections 28 to 33 and...
s.sch002 (1) There shall be a chief officer of the Regional...
s.sch002 (1) The qualifications, remuneration and conditions of service of officers...
s.sch002 The application of the seal of the Regional Agency shall...
s.sch002 (1) Any document which if executed by an individual would...
s.sch002 In paragraphs 17 and 18— “Comptroller and Auditor General” means...
s.sch002 (1) Subject to any directions given by the Department, the...
s.sch002 (1) The powers conferred by this paragraph are exercisable by...
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency shall consist of—
s.sch002 (1) The term of office of members of the Regional...
s.sch002 (1) A member of the Regional Agency appointed under paragraph...
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency may appoint one or more committees...
s.sch002 (1) The Regional Agency or a committee may appoint a...
s.sch002 Without prejudice to section 19(1)(a)(v) of the Interpretation Act (Northern...
s.sch003 (1) RBSO shall not be regarded— (a) as the servant...
s.sch003 In paragraphs 10 and 11— “Comptroller and Auditor General” means...
s.sch003 (1) The powers conferred by this paragraph are exercisable by...
s.sch003 (1) Subject to any directions given by the Department, RBSO...
s.sch003 (1) RBSO shall consist of— (a) a Chair appointed by...
s.sch003 Regulations may make provision as to— (a) the appointment of...
s.sch003 (1) There shall be a chief officer of RBSO who...
s.sch003 The application of the seal of RBSO shall be authenticated...
s.sch003 (1) Any document which if executed by an individual would...
s.sch003 (1) The Department may make payments to RBSO out of...
s.sch004 (1) The Patient and Client Council (in this Schedule referred...
s.sch004 In paragraphs 10 and 11— “Comptroller and Auditor General” means...
s.sch004 (1) The powers conferred by this paragraph are exercisable by...
s.sch004 (1) The Council may do anything which appears to it...
s.sch004 The Council shall consist of a Chair and other members...
s.sch004 Regulations may make provision as to— (a) the appointment of...
s.sch004 (1) There shall be a chief officer of the Council...
s.sch004 The application of the seal of the Council shall be...
s.sch004 (1) Any document which if executed by an individual would...
s.sch005 (1) A scheme— (a) may provide for the transfer of...
s.sch005 (1) In any statutory provision or document—
s.sch006 (1) In any provision of Northern Ireland legislation—
s.sch006 In Article 3 (fluoridation of water supplies)—
s.sch006 (1) In Article 3 (powers for financing health services) in...
s.sch006 In section 2(5)(b) (rights of authorised representatives of disabled persons)...
s.sch006 (1) In Article 2(2) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—...
s.sch006 (1) In Article 17A(3)(a) (assessments and services for children who...
s.sch006 (1) Schedule 2 (bodies subject to investigation) is amended as...
s.sch006 (1) In Article 22(5) (additional requirements in the case of...
s.sch006 (1) Schedule 1 (bodies, etc. which are public authorities for...
s.sch006 (1) In section 51 (provision of information as to births...
s.sch006 (1) In Article 5(1) (additional bodies whose annual accounts are...
s.sch006 (1) For any reference to the Director of Public Health...
s.sch006 (1) In Article 2(2) (interpretation)— (a) omit the definitions of...
s.sch006 (1) Schedule 1 (offices disqualifying for membership of the Assembly)...
s.sch006 In Article 3(2) (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority”...
s.sch006 (1) In section 1 (information as to need for and...
s.sch006 In Article 51(2)(b) (remand for inquiry into physical or mental...
s.sch006 (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), in the Order...
s.sch006 (1) In Article 2(2) (interpretation)— (a) omit the definitions of...

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