# The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2026, Article 2: Commencement of provision


The day appointed for the coming into force of section 208 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, in so far as it is not already in force, is the 1st October 2026.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/852/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/health-and-social-care-act-2012-commencement-no-12-order-2026/article-2
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