# The Accommodation of Children (Charge and Control)Regulations 1988, Regulation 5: Enquiries to be made before placement decisions


(1) Before a placement decision is made, a local authority shall make all necessary enquiries in respect of —
(a) the health of the child, by means of a health assessment unless such an assessment has been made and recorded in a written report by a registered medical practitioner within three months of the proposed placement decision;
(b) the suitability of the person with whom it is proposed the child should be placed;
(c) the suitability of the proposed accommodation, including the proposed sleeping arrangements;
(d) the educational and social needs of the child; and
(e) the suitability of all other members of the household aged 16 or over in which it is proposed a child will live.
(2) In considering the suitability of a person as required in paragraph (1)(b) or (e), the local authority shall take into account the particulars specified in Schedule 1.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/2183/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/accommodation-of-children-charge-and-controlregulations-1988/regulation-5
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