Law Commission consultation on disabled children's social care law

Closes 20 Jan 2025

Chapter 11: The plan to meet the needs of a disabled child (Q 44-46)

Consultation Question 44.

We provisionally propose that disabled children who are eligible to have their needs met by social services should have a statutory entitlement to a plan setting out what services they are to receive, and where, when and how those services will be provided.

Do consultees agree?

Consultation Question 45.

We provisionally propose that the content of the plan to meet the needs of a disabled child should be dealt with in guidance.

Do consultees agree?

Consultation Question 46.

We provisionally propose that the plan to meet the needs of a disabled child should be combined, where appropriate, with other plans for the child such as their EHCP, care plan or pathway plan.

Do consultees agree?