Commentary on Sections Provider failure
302.Sections 48 to 52 set out duties on local authorities in England and Wales and on Health and Social Care trusts in Northern Ireland to meet specified care and support needs of people in their area in the event that a care provider becomes unable to do so because of business failure. In the event of business failure in Scotland, local authorities are required to perform the duties provided for under Part 2 of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and as specified in regulations under Schedule 1. This would include duties in relation to individuals whose needs are being met under arrangements made by authorities in other countries of the UK.