Regulation 10 The health and well-being standard

England and Wales

(1)

The health and well-being standard is that—

(a)

the health and well-being needs of children are met;

(b)

children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being; and

(c)

children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

(2)

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

(a)

that staff help each child to—

(i)

achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child's relevant plans;

(ii)

understand the child's health and well-being needs and the options that are available in relation to the child's health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child's age and understanding;

(iii)

take part in activities, and attend any appointments, for the purpose of meeting the child's health and well-being needs; and

(iv)

understand and develop skills to promote the child's well-being;

(b)

that each child is registered as a patient with a general medical practitioner and a registered dental practitioner; and

(c)

that each child has access to such dental, medical, nursing, psychiatric and psychological advice, treatment and other services as the child may require.