In this Act worker includes an individual regarded in his capacity as one who works or normally works or seeks to work as a person [F1performing personal medical services or personal dental services or] providing general medical services, general dental services, general ophthalmic services or pharmaceutical services in accordance with arrangements made—
(a)by a [F2Health Authority] under section [F328C,] 29, 35, 38 or 41 of the M1National Heath Service Act 1977, or
(b)by a Health Board under section [F417C,] 19, 25, 26, or 27 of the M2National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
and employer, in relation to such an individual, regarded in that capacity, means that authority or board.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 279 inserted (1.4.1998 subject to art. 3 of S.I. 1998/631) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 67(a); S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(1)
F2Words in s. 279(a) substituted (28.6.1995 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 17, ss. 2(1)(3), 8(1), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 122 (with Sch. 2 para. 6)
F3Words in s. 279 inserted (1.4.1998 subject to art. 3 of S.I. 1998/631) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 67(b); S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(1)
F4Words in s. 279 inserted (1.4.1998 subject to art. 3 of S.I. 1998/631) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 67(c); S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(1)
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