Welfare Reform Act 2009 (c. 24)

Part 2 E+W+S Disabled people: right to control provision of services

Introductory E+W+S

38 Purpose of Part 2 E+W+S

The purpose of this Part is to enable disabled people aged 18 or over to exercise greater choice in relation to, and greater control over, the way in which relevant services (as defined by section 39) are provided to or for them, in cases where the provision of the relevant services is a function of a relevant authority (as defined by section 40).