Part VII Protection of children and vulnerable adults
Protection of vulnerable adults
93 Power to extend Part VII.
1
The Secretary of State may by regulations—
a
add to the list in section 80(7) any prescribed persons to whom subsection (2) applies;
b
amend the definitions of “care worker”, “care position” and “vulnerable adult” accordingly.
2
This subsection applies to—
a
local authorities providing services to adults in the exercise of their social services functions;
b
persons who provide to adults services which are similar to services which—
i
may or must be so provided by local authorities; or
ii
may or must be provided by National Health Service bodies.
3
In its application by virtue of subsection (1), this Part shall have effect—
a
if the regulations so provide, as if “may” were substituted for “
shall
”
in sections 82(1) and 83(1), and section 89 were omitted;
b
with such other modifications as may be specified in the regulations.