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26 March 2010
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Health and Social Care Act 2008

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Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No 16, Transitory and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010 (SI 2010/807)

Brings into force the Health and Social Care Act 2008, ss 2(2)(a), 8, 12(6), 13–15, 20, 26, 27, 28(1)–(7), 32, 37, 43, 44, 60–65, 90, 93, 94, 95, 166 (as it relates to Sch 15, para 18), Sch 5 paras 40, 41, 47, Sch 15, Pt 1 (except for repeals relating to the Care Standards Act 2000, s 11) insofar as not already in force, on 6 April 2010. These provisions introduce the framework and definitions for registration in the new system for adult social care, with the necessary repeals and partial revocations of existing legislation.

Provides for the transition process to the new system of adult social care whereby independent and voluntary providers currently registered with the Care Quality Commission will be required to register from 1 October 2010. Requires the Commission to notify providers that are currently registered of the need to make a transitional application. Sets the following dates for when the Commission will no

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