PART 5Requirements on service providers as to the information to be provided to individuals on commencement of the provision of support

Information about the serviceI113

1

The service provider must prepare a written guide to the service.

2

The guide must be—

a

dated, reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary;

b

in an appropriate language, style, presentation and format, having regard to the statement of purpose for the service;

c

given to any individual who is receiving support;

d

made available to others on request, unless this is not appropriate or would be inconsistent with the well-being of an individual.

3

The guide must contain information about—

a

how to raise a concern or make a complaint;

b

the availability of advocacy services;

c

the role and contact details for the Children's Commissioner for Wales.

4

The service provider must ensure that an individual receives such assistance as is necessary to enable the individual to understand the information contained in the guide.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Reg. 13 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

Service agreementI214

1

The service provider must ensure that every individual who receives support is given a signed copy of any agreement relating to—

a

the support provided to the individual;

b

any other services provided to the individual.

2

The service provider must ensure that the individual receives such assistance as is necessary to enable the individual to understand the information contained in any such agreement.