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In this Act the following expressions are defined or otherwise explained by the provisions indicated—
body established under this Act | section 275(2) |
[F1combined authority | section 275(1)] |
[F2combined county authority | section 275(1)] |
commissioner, in relation to an NHS contract | section 9(1) |
contractor, in relation to a general dental services contract | section 100(4) |
contractor, in relation to a general medical services contract | section 84(5) |
contractor, in relation to a general ophthalmic services contract | section 117(5) |
fraud case | section 151(3) |
general dental services contract | section 100(2) |
general medical services contract | section 84(2) |
general ophthalmic services contract | section 117(2) |
[F3group of people for whom an integrated care board has core responsibility | section 14Z31] |
F4. . . | F4. . . |
LPS scheme | paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 12 |
[F5NHS constitution | section 1B(2)] |
NHS contract | section 9(1) |
NHS trust order | section 25(2) |
optical appliances | section 179(5) |
[F3partner, in relation to an NHS trust or NHS foundation trust and an integrated care board | section 14Z48] |
F6. . . | F6. . . |
pharmaceutical list | section 129(11) |
pharmaceutical services | section 126(8) |
F7. . . | F7. . . |
practitioner | section 151(9) |
primary dental services | section 99 |
primary medical services | section 83 |
primary ophthalmic services | section 115 |
provider, in relation to an NHS contract | section 9(1) |
[F8public health functions of the Secretary of State | section 1H(5)(a)] |
[F8public health functions of local authorities | section 1H(5)(b)] |
purposes of a hospital | section 275(4) |
F9. . . | F9. . . |
relevant dental service | section 176(4) |
section 92 arrangements | section 92(8) |
section 107 arrangements | section 107(8) |
F10. . . | F10. . . |
F11. . . | F11. . . |
terms of service | section 148(7) |
unsuitability case | section 151(4) |
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 276 inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 4 para. 9
F2Words in s. 276 inserted (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 170 (with s. 247)
F3Words in s. 276 inserted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 133; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)
F4Words in s. 276 omitted (1.10.2012) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 139(2); S.I. 2012/1831, art. 2(2)
F5Words in s. 276 inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 139(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F6Words in s. 276 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 139(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F7S. 276 entry repealed (19.1.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 6; S.I. 2010/30, art. 2(b)
F8Words in s. 276 inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 139(5); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F9Words in s. 276 omitted (1.7.2022) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 5 para. 30; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)
F10Words in s. 276 omitted (17.6.2021) by virtue of NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), s. 5(1), Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 2021/712, reg. 3(c)
F11Words in s. 276 omitted (27.3.2012 for specified purposes) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 208(5), 306(1)(d)(4)
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