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Section 78F Interpretation of sections 78B to 78EF1

In sections 78B to 78E—

  • “care home service for adults” has the meaning given in section 82F,

  • “Essential Care Supporter”, in relation to a resident of accommodation provided by a care home service, means the individual recorded as the resident’s Essential Care Supporter in fulfilment of the duty imposed in accordance with section 78B(1),

  • “provider”, in relation to a care home service, is to be construed in accordance with the definition of “provide” in section 105.

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Textual amendments

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Ss. 78B-78G and cross-heading inserted (7.1.2026 for specified purposes, 31.3.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 14(2), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2)(3), sch. Pt. 1