Amendments relating to the field of social welfare3

1

Field 15 (social welfare)3 of Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the 2006 Act is amended in accordance with this article.

2

After matter 15.9 insert—

Matter 15.10

Social care services connected to mental health.

This matter does not include the independent mental capacity advocacy services established by Part 1 of the Mental Capacity Act 20054.

3

Under the heading “Interpretation of this field”, before the definition of “children” insert—

  • “advocacy services” means services providing assistance (by way of representation or otherwise) in connection with the well-being of any person;