Health assessmentE+W
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6.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the responsible authority must—
(a)before making a placement, or if that is not reasonably practicable, as soon as reasonably practicable after a placement is made, make arrangements for a registered medical practitioner to conduct an assessment of the child, which may include a physical examination of the child’s state of health,
(b)require the registered medical practitioner who conducts the assessment to prepare a written report of the assessment which addresses the matters listed in paragraphs 1 to 3 of Schedule 1, and
(c)having regard to the matters listed in paragraphs 1 to 5 of Schedule 1 and, unless paragraph (3) applies, prepare a plan for the future health care of the child if one is not already in existence.
(2) The responsible authority must ensure that each child is provided during the placement with—
(a)health care services, including medical and dental care and treatment, and
(b)advice and guidance on health, personal care and health promotion issues appropriate to the child’s needs.
(3) Paragraph (1) does not apply if, within a period of 3 months immediately preceding the placement, the child’s health has been assessed, and a report of the assessment has been prepared in accordance with that paragraph.
(4) Sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) do not apply if the child, being of sufficient age and understanding to do so, refuses to consent to the assessment.