UK Statutory Instrument SI 2015/806 United Kingdom

The Health Care and Associated Professions (Knowledge of English) Order 2015

This Order makes provision principally to introduce language controls for certain health care professionals who are nationals of an EEA State or Switzerland or who have equivalent rights (“exempt persons”).

Enforced by
GPhC, NMC
Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Plus 7 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

What it requires

Regulations 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.

Part 1

General

1 of 3 sections shown
s.art003 Privy Council procedures and legislative procedures Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Privy Council must consult devolved bodies before making certain healthcare ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.art001 Citation, commencement and extent
s.art002 Transitional, transitory and saving provisions
Part 2

The Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976

2 of 7 sections shown
s.art008 Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of pharmaceutical chemists Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Society must publish guidance on English knowledge for pharmacy registrationStatutory regulator
s.art009 Recognition of qualification of exempt persons Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Registrar must notify exempt pharmacy applicants of recognised registrationStatutory regulator
5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.art004 The Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 is amended in accordance...
s.art005 Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
s.art006 Regulations
s.art007 Qualifications for registration as a pharmaceutical chemist in Northern Ireland
s.art010 Fitness to practise of pharmaceutical chemists in Northern Ireland
Part 3

Dentists Act 1984

2 of 21 sections shown
s.art013 Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in dentists register Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must publish and review English-language guidance for dentist registrationStatutory regulator
s.art021 Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in dental care professionals register Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • GDC must publish and maintain English-language guidance for dental registrantsStatutory regulator
19 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.art011 The Dentists Act 1984 is amended in accordance with articles...
s.art012 Qualification for registration in the dentists register
s.art014 Temporary registration in dentists register
s.art015 Power to charge fees in connection with applications for registration in dentists register
s.art016 Notification of results of application for registration in dentists register
s.art017 Allegations against a registered dentist
s.art018 The Investigating Committee: allegations against a registered dentist
s.art019 Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
s.art020 Qualifications for registration in the dental care professionals register
s.art022 Rules relating to the dental care professional register
s.art023 Power to charge fees in connection with applications for registration in dental care professionals register
s.art024 Allegations in respect of dental care professionals
s.art025 The Investigating Committee: allegations against a registered dental care professional
s.art026 Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
s.art027 Rules: consultation requirements
s.art028 Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
s.art029 Registration appeals: dentists register
s.art030 Directive 2005/36: functions of the Council under section 36ZA(3)
s.art031 Registration appeals: dental care professionals register
Part 4

Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

1 of 12 sections shown
s.art033 Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of qualified nurses and midwives Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Council must publish English language evidence guidance for nurse/midwife registrationStatutory regulator
11 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.art032 The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 is amended in accordance...
s.art034 Registration of nurses and midwives
s.art035 Renewal of registration and readmission
s.art036 Approved qualifications
s.art037 Allegations
s.art038 Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
s.art039 Orders of the Health Committee and the Conduct and Competence Committee
s.art040 Restoration to the register of persons who have been struck off
s.art041 Appeals against Registrar’s decisions
s.art042 Directive 2005/36: functions of the Council under article 40(2)
s.art043 Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
Part 5

Pharmacy Order 2010

1 of 14 sections shown
s.art049 Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • GPhC must publish English-language guidance for pharmacy applicantsStatutory regulator
13 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.art044 The Pharmacy Order 2010 is amended in accordance with articles...
s.art045 Interpretation
s.art046 Entitlement to entry in Part 1 or 2 of the Register: pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
s.art047 Pre-entry requirements in respect of qualifications and additional education, training or experience: pharmacists
s.art048 Pre-entry requirements in respect of qualifications and additional education, training or experience: pharmacy technicians
s.art050 Notification by the Registrar: entry and renewal
s.art051 Appealable decisions
s.art052 Appeals to the Appeals Committee
s.art053 Impairment of fitness to practise
s.art054 Professional performance assessments
s.art055 Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
s.art056 Rules in respect of proceedings
s.art057 The Directive: designation of competent authority

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