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HMO schemes have been subsequently introduced to other parts of the UK, though the legal definition of what constitutes an HMO varies between Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales. Generally, in the United Kingdom, an HMO has the following characteristics: at least three tenants live there, forming more than one household and
List of statutory rules and orders of the United Kingdom is an incomplete list of statutory rules and orders of the United Kingdom. Statutory rules and orders were the predecessor of statutory instruments and they formed the secondary legislation of England , Scotland and Wales prior to 1948 and the coming into force of the Statutory ...
An HMO may also contract with an existing, independent group practice ("independent group model"), which will generally continue to treat non-HMO patients. Group model HMOs are also considered closed-panel, because doctors must be part of the group practice to participate in the HMO - the HMO panel is closed to other physicians in the community.
The Housing Act 2004 (c. 34) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It introduced Home Information Packs, which have since been abandoned.It also significantly extends the regulation of houses in multiple occupation by requiring some HMOs to be licensed by local authorities.
An HMO or other managed care plan can contract with an IPA, which in turn contracts with independent care providers or physicians to treat members at discounted fees or on a capitation basis.
Breach of the health and safety regulations is a crime throughout the UK. In England and Wales contravention is punishable on summary conviction or on indictment with an unlimited fine. [4] Both individuals and corporations can be punished, [5] and sentencing practice is published by the Sentencing Guidelines Council. [6]
The process consisted of a Rule Committee of the Supreme Court revising and re-writing the entire body of rules governing civil procedure in the Supreme Court. The process was undertaken in two stages. First, around half of the Rules were revised and reintroduced on 1 January 1964 by the Rules of the Supreme Court (Revision) 1962 (SI 1962/2145).
Regional health authority (UK) (1974-1996), 14 RHA's since the National Health Service Reorganisation Act 1973 plus 90 area health authorities. Also community health councils (1974-2003) with local council, charity appointees were meant to meet the public; NHS Executive (1996-2002) with 8 regional offices.