3. In regulation 17 of the GMS Contracts Regulations (essential services), for paragraph (6) substitute—
“(6) The services described in this paragraph are the provision of appropriate ongoing treatment and care to all of the contractor’s registered patients and temporary residents taking into account their specific needs including—
(a)advice in connection with the patient’s health and relevant health promotion advice; and
(b)the referral of a patient for services under the Act,
together with the provision of contraceptive services.”.