Paragraph 12 I1

This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.

“Accommodation in England” means accommodation in England of a type specified in regulations under section 39 but not of a type specified in regulations under this paragraph.

“Accommodation in Wales” means accommodation in Wales of a type specified in regulations under section 194 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 but not of a type specified in regulations under this paragraph.

“Accommodation in Scotland” means residential accommodation in Scotland of a type which may be provided under or by virtue of section 12 or 13A of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, or section 25 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, but not of a type specified in regulations under this paragraph.

“Accommodation in Northern Ireland” means residential or other accommodation in Northern Ireland of a type which may be provided under Article 15 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972.

“Local authority in England” means a local authority for the purposes of this Part.

“Local authority in Wales” means a local authority for the purposes of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

“Local authority in Scotland” means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

“The Northern Ireland Department” means the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland.

“NHS accommodation” has the meaning given in section 39(6).