Review of the provision of adoption support services12
1
Where the local authority provide adoption support services for a person, they shall review the provision of such services if any change in the person’s circumstances comes to their notice.
2
This regulation shall not apply to a review of the provision of financial support where the financial support is payable in instalments or periodically.
3
Regulations 6 to 8 shall apply in relation to a review under this regulation as they apply in relation to an assessment under regulation 5.
4
The local authority shall, having regard to the review and after considering any representations received within the period specified in the notice to be given in accordance with regulation 8(1)(b)—
a
decide whether to vary or terminate the provision of adoption support services for the person; and
b
review and, where appropriate, revise the plan.
5
If the local authority decide to vary or terminate the provision of adoption support services for the person, or revise the plan, they shall give notice of their decision in accordance with regulation 10, which shall include the reasons for the decision; and paragraphs (2) to (7) of regulation 9 shall apply to a decision under paragraph (4) as they apply to a decision under paragraph (1) of that regulation.