Part 1The Care Quality Commission
Chapter 2Registration in respect of provision of health or social care
Introductory
8“Regulated activity”
(1)
In this Part “regulated activity” means an activity of a prescribed kind.
(2)
An activity may be prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1) only if—
(a)
the activity involves, or is connected with, the provision of health or social care in, or in relation to, England, and
(b)
the activity does not involve the carrying on of any establishment or agency, within the meaning of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14), for which Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills is the registration authority under that Act.
(3)
For the purposes of subsection (2), activities connected with the provision of health or social care include, in particular—
(a)
the supply of staff who are to provide such care;
(b)
the provision of transport or accommodation for those who require such care;
(c)
the provision of advice in respect of such care.
9“Health or social care”
(1)
This section has effect for the interpretation of this Part.
(2)
“Health care” includes all forms of health care provided for individuals, whether relating to physical or mental health, and also includes procedures that are similar to forms of medical or surgical care but are not provided in connection with a medical condition.
(3)
“Social care” includes all forms of personal care and other practical assistance provided for individuals who by reason of age, illness, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, dependence on alcohol or drugs, or any other similar circumstances, are in need of such care or other assistance.
(4)
“Health or social care” means health care or social care.