Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations relate to the National Independent Safeguarding Board which was established under section 132 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
Regulation 3 provides that the National Board is to consist of up to 6 members appointed by the Welsh Ministers.
Regulation 4 provides for proceedings at the National Board meetings.
Regulation 5 provides for the National Board to set up supplementary groups to consider and report on certain matters.
Regulation 6 requires the National Board to arrange to meet the chairs of Safeguarding Boards at least twice every year.
Regulation 7 requires the National Board to hold annual consultation meetings.
Regulation 8 provides for the information to be included in the National Board’s annual report and the times for making and publishing the report.
Regulation 9 revokes the National Safeguarding Board (Wales) Regulations 2015.
The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to these Regulations. As a result, a regulatory impact assessment has been prepared as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with these Regulations. A copy can be obtained by contacting the Health and Social Services Group, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.