Regulation 4 Engagement with the private sector, third sector and public bodiesF3I1

In carrying out a population assessment, the responsible bodies must engage with any private sector organisation F1, third sector organisation or public body which they believe is concerned with or has an interest in the provision of care and support or preventative services^f1 to the local population.

For the purposes of this regulation—

• “public body” (“corff cyhoeddus”) means a body (whether corporate or unincorporated) exercising public functions. For the purpose of this definition, a public function is a function that is a function of a public nature for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998;

• “third sector organisation” (“sefydliad trydydd sector”) has the same meaning as in section 16(2) of the Act.