Regulation 2 Amendment of the Residential Family Centres Regulations 2002I1

The Residential Family Centres Regulations 2002 M1 are amended as follows.

After regulation 25(4) (visits by registered provider) insert—

“(4A)

Where paragraph (4B) applies any interview carried out under paragraph (4)(a) may be carried out by telephone, video-link or by other electronic means.

(4B)

This paragraph applies where complying with paragraph (4)(a)—

(a)

would be contrary to any guidance relating to the incidence or transmission of coronavirus published by Public Health England or the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, or

(b)

is not reasonably practicable for a reason relating to the incidence or transmission of coronavirus.

(4C)

In paragraph (4B) ‘coronavirus’ means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

(4D)

The person carrying out the visit under paragraph (1) and (2) must keep a record of any interview carried out in accordance with paragraph (4A).”.