Responding to health care recommendations5
1
When the First-tier Tribunal makes a recommendation in respect of health care needs or health care provision, it must send a copy of the recommendation to the responsible commissioning body.
2
When sending a copy of a recommendation, the First-tier Tribunal may also send a copy of the decision which disposes of the appeal brought under section 51(2) of the Act to the responsible commissioning body.
3
The responsible commissioning body must respond within 5 weeks from the date of the recommendation to—
a
the child’s parent or the young person, and
b
the local authority that maintains the EHC plan.
4
The time limit specified in paragraph (3) does not apply where the First-tier Tribunal directs a different time limit for the responsible commissioning body’s response.
5
A response under paragraph (3) must—
a
be in writing,
b
state what steps, if any, the responsible commissioning body has decided to take following its consideration of the recommendation, and
c
give reasons for any decision not to follow the recommendation, or any part of it.