(1)[F1The Board] may provide assistance or support to any person providing or proposing to provide primary ophthalmic services under a general ophthalmic services contract [F2or primary ophthalmic services that fall within section 115(4)].
(2)Assistance or support provided by [F3the Board] under subsection (1) is provided on such terms, including terms as to payment, as [F4the Board] considers appropriate.
(3)“Assistance” includes financial assistance.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 124(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 61(2)(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2Words in s. 124(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 61(2)(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3Words in s. 124(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 61(3)(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F4Words in s. 124(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 61(3)(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)