The Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005

Regulation 15(2)

PART 2 MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD'S HEALTH REPORT

1.  Name, date of birth, sex, weight and height.

2.  A neo-natal report on the child, including—

(a) details of his birth and any complications;

(b) the results of a physical examination and screening tests;

(c) details of any treatment given;

(d) details of any problem in management and feeding;

(e) any other relevant information which may assist the adoption panel and the adoption agency; and

(f) the name and address of any registered medical practitioner who may be able to provide further information about any of the above matters.

3.  A full health history of the child, including—

(a) details of any serious illness, disability, accident, hospital admission or attendance at an out-patient department, and in each case any treatment given;

(b) details and dates of immunisations;

(c) a physical and developmental assessment according to age, including an assessment of vision and hearing and of neurological, speech and language development and any evidence of emotional disorder;

(d) for a child over five years of age, the school health history (if available);

(e) how his physical and mental health and medical history have affected his physical, intellectual, emotional, social or behavioural development; and

(f) any other relevant information which may assist the adoption panel and the adoption agency.