Legislation

Section 5 – Well-being duty

Introduction

This says that any “person” exercising functions under this act must: “seek to promote the well-being of- (a) people who need care and support, and (b) carers who need support.” In law, a local authority, a local health board and the Welsh ministers all count as persons. Accordingly, they are all subject to the well-being […]

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