181 Mandatory training on learning disability and autism
Health and Care Act 2022 (2022 c 31) | Legislation

Disability and autism training

181  Mandatory training on learning disability and autism

(1)     The Health and Social Care Act 2008 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (6).

(2)     In section 20 (regulation of regulated activities), after subsection (5) insert—

“(5ZA)     Regulations under this section must require service providers to ensure that each person working for the purpose of the regulated activities carried on by them receives training on learning disability and autism which is appropriate to the person's role.”

(3)     After subsection (5C) (as inserted by section 173) insert—

“(5D)     In subsection (5ZA)—

“learning disability” has the meaning given by section 1(4) of the Mental Health Act 1983;

“service provider” means a person registered under this Chapter as a service provider in respect of a regulated activity.”

(4)     After section 21 insert—

“21A Learning disability and autism training: code of practice

(1)     The Secretary of State must issue a

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