Article 30 Mental health and other conditionsI1

A healthcare professional with an appropriate mental health qualification shall have input into the initial and ongoing assessment of children in the centre.

A healthcare officer shall report in writing to the director on the case of any child whose mental health is likely to be injuriously affected by continued detention or by any conditions of detention.

The director shall send the report referred to in paragraph (2) to the Secretary of State without delay together with his own recommendations.

A healthcare officer shall pay attention to a child whose mental health gives cause for concern and, where appropriate, make special arrangements which appear necessary for his wellbeing.

A healthcare officer shall inform the director immediately if he suspects that a child has suicidal intentions, and the director shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the child and to inform the parent of the child.