111.—(1) Nothing in these Regulations prevents [F1NHS England] from making a temporary amendment to an LPS scheme or an LPS pilot scheme which [F1NHS England] is satisfied is necessary or expedient because of an emergency requiring the flexible provision of pharmaceutical services.
(2) In the circumstances described in paragraph (1), [F1NHS England] may make a temporary variation to an LPS scheme or an LPS pilot scheme, but—
(a)only for a specified period (which must be no longer than the specified period of the emergency given by the Secretary of State), which [F1NHS England] may extend or curtail in appropriate circumstances; and
(b)the provider under the scheme may revert to their overridden arrangements before the end of the period specified by [F1NHS England], on giving [F1NHS England] at least 24 hours notice.
(3) There is no right of appeal under these Regulations in respect of a decision to make or not to make, or to extend or curtail the duration of, a temporary amendment under this regulation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulations substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1