# Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Section 2: Meaning of “well-being”


(1) This section applies for the purpose of this Act.
(2) “Well-being”, in relation to a person, means well-being in relation to any of the following—
(a) physical and mental health and emotional well-being;
(b) protection from abuse and neglect;
(c) education, training and recreation;
(d) domestic, family and personal relationships;
(e) contribution made to society;
(f) securing rights and entitlements;
(g) social and economic well-being;
(h) suitability of living accommodation.
(3) In relation to a child, “well-being” also includes—
(a) physical, intellectual, emotional, social and behavioural development;
(b) “welfare” as that word is interpreted for the purposes of the Children Act 1989.
(4) In relation to an adult, “well-being” also includes—
(a) control over day to day life;
(b) participation in work.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2014/4/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-services-and-well-being-wales-act-2014/section-2
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