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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Prescribed Health Board Functions) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 and come into force on the day after the day on which they are made.
(2) In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
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(1) The functions listed in column A of Schedule 1 are prescribed for the purposes of section 1(6) of the Act.
(2) Each function listed in column A of Schedule 1 is prescribed subject to the exceptions in column B.
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(1) The functions listed in column A of Schedule 2 are prescribed for the purposes of section 1(8) of the Act.
(2) Each function listed in column A of Schedule 2 is prescribed subject to the exceptions in column B.
(3) Each function prescribed for the purposes of section 1(8) is prescribed for that purpose so far as—
(a) the function is exercisable in relation to persons of at least 18 years of age;
(b) the function is exercisable in relation to care or treatment provided by health professionals for the purpose of the health care services listed in Part 2 of Schedule 3; and
(c) the function is exercisable in relation to the health care services listed in Part 3 of Schedule 3.
SHONA ROBISON
A member of the Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
27th November 2014
SCHEDULE 1
Regulation 2

Column A Column B
The National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. Except functions conferred by or by virtue of—
section 2(7) (Health Boards);
 section 9 (local consultative committees);
 section 17A (NHS contracts);
 section 17C (personal medical or dental services);
 section 17J (Health Boards’ power to enter into general medical services contracts);
 section 28A (remuneration for Part II services);
 section 48 (residential and practice accommodation);
 section 57 (accommodation and services for private patients);
 section 64 (permission for use of facilities in private practice);
 section 79 (purchase of land and moveable property);
 section 86 (accounts of Health Boards and the Agency);
 section 88 (payment of allowances and remuneration to members of certain bodies connected with the health services);
 paragraphs 4, 5, 11A and 13 of Schedule 1 (Health Boards);
 and functions conferred by—
 The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme) (Scotland) Regulations 2000;
 The Health Boards (Membership and Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2001,
 The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Scotland) Regulations 2004;
 The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Section 17C Agreements) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 
 The National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2006;
 The National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Regulations 2006;
 The National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) (Scotland) Regulations 2009;
 The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009; and
 The National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010.
Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986
Section 7(persons discharged from hospital) 
Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002. 
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Except functions conferred by section 22 (approved medical practitioners).
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
Section 23(other agencies etc. to help in exercise of functions under this Act) 
Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008
Section 2(duty of Health Boards to protect public health) 
Section 7(joint public health protection plans) 
Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. Except functions conferred by—
section 31(Public functions: duties to provide information on certain expenditure etc.); and
section 32 (Public functions: duty to provide information on exercise of functions).
Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. 
SCHEDULE 2
Regulation 3

Column A Column B
The National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 Except functions conferred by or by virtue of—
section 2(7) (Health Boards);
 section 2CB (functions of Health Boards outside Scotland);
 section 9 (local consultative committees);
 section 17A (NHS contracts);
 section 17C (personal medical or dental services);
 section 17I (use of accommodation);
 section 17J (Health Boards’ power to enter into general medical services contracts);
 section 28A (remuneration for Part II services);
 section 38 (care of mothers and young children);
 section 38A (breastfeeding);
 section 39 (medical and dental inspection, supervision and treatment of pupils and young persons);
 section 48 (residential and practice accommodation);
 section 55 (hospital accommodation on part payment);
 section 57 (accommodation and services for private patients);
 section 64 (permission for use of facilities in private practice);
 section 75A (remission and repayment of charges and payment of travelling expenses);
 section 75B (reimbursement of the cost of services provided in another EEA state);
 section 75BA (reimbursement of the cost of services provided in another EEA state where expenditure is incurred on or after 25 October 2013);
 section 79 (purchase of land and moveable property);
 section 82 use and administration of certain endowments and other property held by Health Boards);
 section 83 (power of Health Boards and local health councils to hold property on trust);
 section 84A (power to raise money, etc., by appeals, collections etc.);
 section 86 (accounts of Health Boards and the Agency);
 section 88 (payment of allowances and remuneration to members of certain bodies connected with the health services);
 section 98 (charges in respect of non-residents); and
 paragraphs 4, 5, 11A and 13 of Schedule 1 to the Act (Health Boards);
 and functions conferred by—
 The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Scotland) Regulations 1989 ;
 The Health Boards (Membership and Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2001/302;
 The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme) (Scotland) Regulations 2000;
 The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Scotland) Regulations 2004;
 The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services Section 17C Agreements) (Scotland) Regulations 2004;
 The National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Regulations 2006;
 The National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2006;
 The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009;
 The National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010; and
 The National Health Service (Free Prescriptions and Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Scotland) Regulations 2011.
Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986
Section 7(persons discharged from hospital) 
Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002. 
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Except functions conferred by—
section 22 (approved medical practitioners);
section 34 (inquiries under section 33: co-operation);
section 38 (duties on hospital managers: examination, notification etc.);
section 46 (hospital managers’ duties: notification);
section 124 (transfer to other hospital);
section 228 (request for assessment of needs: duty on local authorities and Health Boards);
section 230 (appointment of patient’s responsible medical officer);
section 260 (provision of information to patient);
section 264 (detention in conditions of excessive security: state hospitals);
section 267 (orders under sections 264 to 266: recall);
section 281 (correspondence of certain persons detained in hospital);
and functions conferred by—
The Mental Health (Safety and Security) (Scotland) Regulations 2005;
The Mental Health (Cross border transfer: patients subject to detention requirement or otherwise in hospital) (Scotland) Regulations 2005;
The Mental Health (Use of Telephones) (Scotland) Regulations 2005; and
The Mental Health (England and Wales Cross-border transfer: patients subject to requirements other than detention) (Scotland) Regulations 2008.
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
Section 23(other agencies etc. to help in exercise of functions under this Act) 
Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 Except functions conferred by—
section 31(public functions: duties to provide information on certain expenditure etc.); and
section 32 (public functions: duty to provide information on exercise of functions).
Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011
All functions of Health Boards conferred by, or by virtue of, the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 Except functions conferred by The Patient Rights (complaints Procedure and Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2012/36.
SCHEDULE 3
Regulation 3
PART 1
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In this Schedule—
 “Allied Health Professional” means a person registered as an allied health professional with the Health Professions Council;
 “general medical practitioner” means a medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register kept by the General Medical Council;
 “general medical services contract” means a contract under section 17J of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
 “hospital” has the meaning given by section 108(1) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
 “inpatient hospital services” means any health care service provided to a patient who has been admitted to a hospital and is required to remain in that hospital overnight, but does not include any secure forensic mental health services;
 “out of hours period” has the same meaning as in regulation 2 of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2004; and
 “the public dental service” means services provided by dentists and dental staff employed by a health board under the public dental service contract.
PART 2
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The health care services listed for the purpose of regulation 3(3)(b) are—
(a) accident and emergency services provided in a hospital;
(b) inpatient hospital services relating to the following branches of medicine—
(i) general medicine;
(ii) geriatric medicine;
(iii) rehabilitation medicine;
(iv) respiratory medicine; and
(v) psychiatry of learning disability,
(c) palliative care services provided in a hospital;
(d) inpatient hospital services provided by general medical practitioners;
(e) services provided in a hospital in relation to an addiction or dependence on any substance;
(f) mental health services provided in a hospital, except secure forensic mental health services.
PART 3
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The health care services listed for the purpose of regulation 3(3)(c) are—
(a) district nursing services;
(b) services provided outwith a hospital in relation to an addiction or dependence on any substance;
(c) services provided by allied health professionals in an outpatient department, clinic, or outwith a hospital;
(d) the public dental service;
(e) primary medical services provided under a general medical services contract, and arrangements for the provision of services made under section 17C of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, or an arrangement made in pursuance of section 2C(2) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
(f) general dental services provided under arrangements made in pursuance of section 25 of the National Health (Scotland) Act 1978;
(g) ophthalmic services provided under arrangements made in pursuance of section 17AA or section 26 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
(h) pharmaceutical services and additional pharmaceutical services provided under arrangements made in pursuance of sections 27 and 27A of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
(i) services providing primary medical services to patients during the out-of-hours period;
(j) services provided outwith a hospital in relation to geriatric medicine;
(k) palliative care services provided outwith a hospital;
(l) community learning disability services;
(m) mental health services provided outwith a hospital;
(n) continence services provided outwith a hospital;
(o) kidney dialysis services provided outwith a hospital;
(p) services provided by health professionals that aim to promote public health.