36Directed partnership arrangementsE+W
(1)If the Welsh Ministers are of the opinion—
(a)that a body to which this section applies (“the failing body”) is not exercising any of its functions adequately, and
(b)that it would be likely to lead to an improvement in the way in which that function is exercised if it were to be exercised—
(i)by another body to which this section applies under delegation arrangements, or
(ii)in accordance with pooled fund arrangements made with another such body,
the Welsh Ministers may direct those bodies to enter into such delegation arrangements or pooled fund arrangements in relation to the exercise of the appropriate function or functions as are specified in the direction.
(2)In subsection (1) “the appropriate function or functions” means—
(a)the function of the failing body mentioned in that subsection, and
(b)such other function of that body (if any) as the Welsh Ministers consider would, if exercised under or in accordance with the arrangements in question, be likely to contribute to an improvement in the exercise of the function referred to in paragraph (a).
(3)The bodies to which this section applies are—
F1(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)NHS trusts,
(d)Local Health Boards, and
(e)local authorities,
but in subsections (1) and (2) any reference to functions is, in relation to a local authority, a reference only to relevant social services functions of the authority.
(4)In this section any reference to an improvement in the way in which any function is exercised includes an improvement in the provision to any individuals of any services to which that function relates.
(5)In this section—
“delegation arrangements” means arrangements falling within section 33(2)(b) or (2)(c), whether or not made in conjunction with any pooled fund arrangements,
“
” has the meaning given by section 33(8),“pooled fund arrangements” means arrangements falling within section 33(2)(a),
[F3“relevant social services functions” means health-related functions of local authorities in England within the meaning of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42) or of local authorities in Wales for the purposes of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 36(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 21 para. 23(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2S. 36(3)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 21 para. 23(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3Words in s. 36(5) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 247