61.—(1) A health board may make arrangements to assist in the maintenance at home of—

( a ) a sick or infirm person or a dependant of such a person,

( b ) a woman availing herself of a service under section 62, or receiving similar care, or a dependant of such a woman,

( c ) a person who, but for the provision of a service for him under this section, would require to be maintained otherwise than at home,

either (as the chief executive officer of the board may determine in each case) without charge or at such charge as he considers appropriate.

(2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the chief executive officer of a health board shall comply with any directions given by the Minister.