# The Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1987, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st April 1987 sections 4 (except paragraph (b)), 8(1), 9 and 10 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986. The provisions impose a duty on local social services authorities to consider the needs of disabled persons for services under section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; and to take into account the abilities of the carer of a disabled person; amend section 1(2) of that Act in relation to the provision of information by local authorities; and provide for consultation with organisations of disabled people before making appointments or co-options to certain bodies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/564/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disabled-persons-services-consultation-and-representation-act-1986-commencement-no-1-order-1987/note
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