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.