Paragraph 5

in sub-paragraph (7)(c)(iii), after “care home” insert “ or an independent hospital ”;

for sub-paragraph (8) substitute—

“(8)

This sub-paragraph applies to a person who enters a care home or an independent hospital—

(a)

for the purpose of ascertaining whether that care home or independent hospital suits his needs, and

(b)

with the intention of returning to the dwelling which he normally occupies as his home should, in the event that, the care home or independent hospital prove not to suit his needs,

and while in the care home or independent hospital, the part of the dwelling which he normally occupies as his home is not let, or as the case may be, sub-let to another person.”.

in sub-paragraph (9) for “accommodation” in both places substitute “ care home or independent hospital ”;

in sub-paragraph (11)(c), at heads (iii), (vii) and (ix) after “care home” insert “ or an independent hospital ”;