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A service which arranges the provision of accommodation, together with personal care; personal support; counselling or other help which are not part of a planned programme of care, for adults (aged 18 or over) who are vulnerable or in need, in the homes of families or individuals.
Commenced 20 June 2006
Relevant regulations
The Regulation of Care (Fitness to Register, Provide and Manage Care Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009 Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) number 130)
The Regulation of Care (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) number 32)
The Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (minimum Frequency of Inspections) Order 2009 (Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) number 131)
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