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National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978

Type Public General Act
Publication 1978-07-20
Last updated 2025-06-19
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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616

Words in s. 105(2) substituted (temp. from 24.6.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 2(2)(a), 4, 6(2)(3), 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

617

S. 105(2A) inserted (temp. from 24.6.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 2(2)(b), 4, 6(2)(3), 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

618

Words in s. 105(3) inserted (8.11.2010 for certain purposes, otherwise 22.12.2010) by Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 3), ss. 39(2), 43(3); S.S.I. 2010/372, art. 2, Schs. 1, 2

619

Words in s. 105(3) inserted (14.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 59(2); S.S.I. 1999/115, art. 2

621

Words in s. 105(4)(b) repealed (1.4.1995) by 1994 c. 16, s. 2(1); S.I. 1995/576, art. 2

627

Words in s. 105(7) substituted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 60; S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

630

“1984" substituted for “1957" by Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24, SIF 83:1), s. 54(1), Sch. 5 para. 13

631

S. 108(1): definition of "designated medical officer" repealed (1.10.2009) by Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 5), ss. 126(1), 128(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 127); S.S.I. 2009/319, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

635

Definitions repealed by Health Services Act 1980 (c. 53), Sch. 7

636

Words in s. 108 inserted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 8, 9(1), {Sch. para. 1(17)(a); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)}

638

S. 108: definition of “goods" inserted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 61(a); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

644

Words in s. 108: definition of “local authority" substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 112(3); S.I. 1996 323, art. 4(c)

646

S. 108(1): entry relating to the Medical Practices Committees repealed (1.4.2004) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 17, 21(2), Sch. 4 para. 5(14); S.S.I. 2004/148, art. 2(c)

648

Definitions inserted (the insertion not being in force until 1.4.1991 so far as it relates to the definition of “NHS contract") by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 66(1), Sch. 9 para. 19(22)(c)

651

S. 108(1): definition of "ophthalmic optician" substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3)(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/848), art. 28, Sch. 1 para. 10 (with Sch. 2)

652

S. 108: definition of "pilot scheme" inserted (28.2.2003) by 2002 asp 5, ss. 25, 27(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(12); S.S.I. 2003/62, art. 2(1)(c)

654

S. 108: definition inserted (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 8, 9(1), {Sch. para. 1(17)(c); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)}

655

S. 108: definition of “provide" inserted (retrospectively) by 1999 c. 8, s. 46(2)(8); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a), Sch. 1

656

S. 108(1): definition of "registered pharmacist" substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), arts. 1, 68, Sch. 4 para. 4(4); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.

659

S. 108: definition of “section 17C arrangements" inserted (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 46, s. 41(3)(10), Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 57; S.I. 1998/631, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 2

660

S. 108: definitions repealed (1.4.2004) by Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 1), ss. 8, 9(1), {Sch. para. 1(17)(d); S.S.I. 2004/58, art. 2(3)}

662

S. 108: definition of “state hospital" substituted (1.10.1999) by 1999 c. 8, s. 65(1), Sch. 4 para. 61(b); S.S.I. 1999/90, art. 2(a)(b), Sch. 1

663

Definition repealed by Health Services Act 1980 (c. 53), Sch. 7

665

S. 108(1A) inserted (2.7.2010) by Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 13). ss. 42(1), 43(3), {Sch. 2 para. 2(19)(b)}; S.S.I. 2010/185, art. 3(b), Sch. 2

666

The text of s. 109(a)(b) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991

667

Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

669

Words “subsections (2A) and (3)" substituted (1.4.1991) for “subsection (3)" by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 66(1), Sch. 9 para. 19(23)(a)

674

Sch. 1 para. 2 substituted (24.6.2009 for specified purposes) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(2), 4, 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

676

Sch. 1 para. 2A: s. 105(7) (with ss. 2(10), 108(1) and Sch. 1 paras. 2A, 4 and 11) power exercised by S.I. 1991/571. Sch. 1 para. 2A: s. 105(7) (with ss. 2(10), 108(1) and Sch. 1 paras. 2A, 4 and 11) power exercised by S.I.1991/809. Sch 1 para 2A: for previous exercises of this power see Index to Government Orders

677

Words in Sch. 1 para. 2A substituted (24.6.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(3), 4, 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

678

Words in Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted (24.6.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(4)(a), 4, 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

679

Sch. 1 para. 3(a) omitted (24.6.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by virtue of Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(4)(b), 4, 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

680

By S.I. 1990/2639, art. 4(2)(e) certain functions of the Secretary of State under para. 4 are made exercisable (1.4.1991) by the Health Education Board for Scotland

682

Sch. 1 para. 4: s. 105(7) (with ss. 2(10), 108(1) and Sch. 1 paras. 2A, 4 and 11) power exercised by S.I. 1991/571. Sch. 1 para. 4: s. 105(7) (with ss. 2(10), 108(1) and Sch. 1 paras. 2A, 4 and 11) power exercised by S.I. 1991/809. Sch. 1 para. 4: for previous exercises of this power see Index to Government Orders

685

Sch. 1 para. 4: functions transferred (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 4(2)(d) (with art. 4(4)) Sch. 1 para. 4: functions transferred (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 4(2)(j) (with art. 4(4))

693

Sch. 1 para. 5A applied (1.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/47, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 5A applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 5A applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) Sch. 1 para. 5A applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

699

Sch. 1 para. 6A substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2011), art. 49, Sch. 6 para. 2(4) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 7 and S.I. 2006/1671)

706

Sch. 1 paras. 7A, 7B, 11A applied (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

707

Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (1.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/47, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

708

Sch. 1 para. 7A applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

714

Sch. 1 para. 10 repealed (1.8.1995) by 1995 c. 7, ss. 14(2), 15(2), Sch. 5 (with ss. 9(3)(5)(7), 13, 14(3), Sch. 2 para. 3(2) and subject to an amendment (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt.I)

715

Sch. 1 para. 3A inserted (24.6.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(5), 4, 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

719

Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(a) substituted (24.6.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(7), 4, 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

722

Word and para. 11(d) repealed by Health Services Act 1980 (c. 53), Sch. 7

724

Sch. 1 paras. 7A, 7B, 11A applied (1.4.1991) by S.I. 1990/2639, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

725

Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/574, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6) Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (1.4.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/47, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (6.4.2001) by S.S.I. 2001/137, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (31.3.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/103, art. 6, Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4)) Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 5(1), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 4(4))

726

Sch. 1 para. 11A applied (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/726, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I

728

Sch. 1 para. 12 applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/577, art. 5(1)(2), Sch. Pt. I (with art. 6)

730

Words in Sch. 1 para. 12 inserted (temp. from 24.6.2009 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Health Boards (Membership and Elections) (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 5), ss. 1(8), 4, 6(2)(3), 7, 11(1); S.S.I. 2009/242, art. 2

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