UK Statutory Instrument
2015
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”).
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What this Act requires
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Transitional, transitory and saving provisions
Privy Council procedures and legislative procedures
The Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 is amended in accordance...
Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
Regulations
Qualifications for registration as a pharmaceutical chemist in Northern Ireland
Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of pharmaceutical chemists
Recognition of qualification of exempt persons
Fitness to practise of pharmaceutical chemists in Northern Ireland
The Dentists Act 1984 is amended in accordance with articles...
Qualification for registration in the dentists register
Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in dentists register
Temporary registration in dentists register
Power to charge fees in connection with applications for registration in dentists register
Notification of results of application for registration in dentists register
Allegations against a registered dentist
The Investigating Committee: allegations against a registered dentist
Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
Qualifications for registration in the dental care professionals register
Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in dental care professionals register
Rules relating to the dental care professional register
Power to charge fees in connection with applications for registration in dental care professionals register
Allegations in respect of dental care professionals
The Investigating Committee: allegations against a registered dental care professional
Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
Rules: consultation requirements
Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
Registration appeals: dentists register
Directive 2005/36: functions of the Council under section 36ZA(3)
Registration appeals: dental care professionals register
The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 is amended in accordance...
Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of qualified nurses and midwives
Registration of nurses and midwives
Renewal of registration and readmission
Approved qualifications
Allegations
Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
Orders of the Health Committee and the Conduct and Competence Committee
Restoration to the register of persons who have been struck off
Appeals against Registrar’s decisions
Directive 2005/36: functions of the Council under article 40(2)
Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”
The Pharmacy Order 2010 is amended in accordance with articles...
Interpretation
Entitlement to entry in Part 1 or 2 of the Register: pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Pre-entry requirements in respect of qualifications and additional education, training or experience: pharmacists
Pre-entry requirements in respect of qualifications and additional education, training or experience: pharmacy technicians
Necessary knowledge of English: applicants for registration in the register of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Notification by the Registrar: entry and renewal
Appealable decisions
Appeals to the Appeals Committee
Impairment of fitness to practise
Professional performance assessments
Assessment of necessary knowledge of English
Rules in respect of proceedings
The Directive: designation of competent authority
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
GPhC
PrimaryGeneral Pharmaceutical Council
Statutory regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises in Great Britain. Sets standards for pharmacy education, ethics, and practice. Inspects registered …
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Statutory regulator for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK. Maintains the professional register, sets education standards, and investigates fitness to …
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