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HEALTH AND PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1972 - SECT 15

15.(1) In the exercise of its functions under Article 4(b) the Ministry shall
make available advice, guidance and assistance, to such extent as it considers
necessary, and for that purpose shall make such arrangements and provide or
secure the provision of such facilities (including the provision or arranging
for the provision of residential or other accommodation, home help and laundry
facilities) as it considers suitable and adequate.

(2) Assistance under paragraph (1) may be given to, or in respect of, a person
in need requiring assistance in kind or, in exceptional circumstances
constituting an emergency, in cash; so however that before giving assistance
to, or in respect of, a person in cash the Ministry shall have regard to his
eligibility for receiving assistance from any other statutory body, and, if he
is so eligible, to the availability to him of that assistance in his time of
need.

(3) Where under paragraph (1) the Ministry makes arrangements or provides or
secures the provision of facilities for the engagement of persons in need
(whether under a contract of service or otherwise) in suitable work, the
Ministry may assist such persons in disposing of the produce of their work.

(4) Subject to Article 99, the Ministry may recover in respect of any
assistance, help or facilities under this Article such charges (if any) as the
Ministry considers appropriate.

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