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.
Annotations
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