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Section 117 General ophthalmic services contracts: introductory

England and Wales

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

F1The Board may enter into a contract under which primary ophthalmic services are provided in accordance with the following provisions of this Part.

(2)

A contract under this section is called in this Act a “general ophthalmic services contract”.

(3)

A general ophthalmic services contract may make such provision as may be agreed between F2the Board and the contractor or contractors in relation to—

(a)

the services to be provided under the contract,

(b)

remuneration under the contract, and

(c)

any other matters.

(4)

The services to be provided under a general ophthalmic services contract may include—

(a)

services which are not primary ophthalmic services,

F3(b)

services which are to be performed outside England.

(5)

In this Part, “contractor”, in relation to a general ophthalmic services contract, means any person entering into the contract with F4the Board.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 117(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(2); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F2

Words in s. 117(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F3

S. 117(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

F4

Words in s. 117(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 4 para. 55(3); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)