Explanatory note

These Regulations confer on the Central Council for Education andTraining in Social Work such functions in relation to social work otherthan relevant social work as are conferred on them by section 10 of theHealth and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 inrelation to relevant social work.“Relevant Social Work” is defined in section 10(16) of that Act as meaning social workrequired in connection with health, education or social servicesprovided by local authorities (and equivalent authorities in NorthernIreland) or by voluntary organisations or social work required inconnection with the probation service. The particular functions of theCentral Council are set out in section 10 of the Act of 1983. Theyinclude promoting training, conducting examinations, carrying outresearch and making grants for training purposes.