59(1)Section 279 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In paragraph (a), omit “28C, 29, 35”.
(3)Renumber the existing provision as subsection (1).
(4)After that provision insert—
“(2)In this Act “worker” also includes an individual regarded in his capacity as one who works or normally works or seeks to work as a person performing primary medical services or primary dental services—
(a)in accordance with arrangements made by a Primary Care Trust, Strategic Health Authority or Local Health Board under section 28C of the National Health Service Act 1977; or
(b)under a contract under section 28K or 28Q of that Act entered into by him with a Primary Care Trust or Local Health Board,
and “employer” in relation to such an individual, regarded in that capacity, means that Trust, Authority or Board.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 11 para. 59 in force at 1.4.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/480, art. 4(2)(z) (with arts. 6, 7) (as amended by S.I. 2004/1019 and S.I. 2006/345)
I2Sch. 11 para. 59 in force at 1.4.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/288, art. 5(2)(v) (with arts. 7, 8) (as amended by S.I. 2004/866 and S.I. 2005/2925)