Overview

This bill mandates the UK government to introduce a new bill within three months of its passing. The new bill will implement recommendations from the Law Commissions (England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) regarding the regulation of health and social care professionals, as outlined in Cm 8839 (April 2014).

Description

This act compels the government to draft and introduce a new bill to regulate health and social care professions. This new bill must be based on the draft legislation ("Regulation of Health and Social Care Professions Etc. Bill") prepared by the Law Commissions. The Secretary of State must confirm this alignment. The recommendations address the regulation of health care professionals across the UK and social care professionals in England specifically. The existing bill focuses on initiating the process, not defining specific regulations.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't directly allocate funds. However, the subsequent bill it mandates will likely involve costs associated with implementing new regulations, potentially including increased staffing, administrative resources, and training for regulatory bodies. Exact figures are not provided in this legislation.

Groups Affected

The bill will impact:

• Health Care Professionals: New regulatory frameworks will affect their professional practice and licensing.
• Social Care Professionals (England): Subject to new regulatory oversight and standards.
• Regulatory Bodies: Increased responsibilities and resources will be needed to implement the recommendations.
• Government Departments: Responsibility for drafting and implementing the new legislation and related expenditures.
• The Public: Indirectly affected through changes to the regulation of health and social care services and potential improvements to service quality.

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