# The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”).
Regulation 2(2) omits two exceptions from the matters listed as “regulated activities” by the 2014 Regulations. The first exception relates to the temporary treatment of disease or injury provided in a sports ground or gymnasium (including associated premises) for the sole benefit of those attending or participating in sporting activities and events. The second relates to such treatment when provided to those attending or participating in sporting or cultural events. The effect is that these matters will in future be listed as regulated activities and will accordingly be subject to regulation by the Care Quality Commission.
Regulation 2(3) retains a related exception from classification as a regulated activity (as contained in paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to the 2014 Regulations) in respect of transport services provided during these activities and events.
Regulation 1(3) brings these amendments into force on 7th September 2026 for the purposes specified in sub-paragraph (a) of that regulation and for all remaining purposes on 6th December 2027.
A full impact assessment has not been produced by this instrument as no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348279955/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-health-and-social-care-act-2008-regulated-activities-amendment-regulations-2026/note
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