501QReferrals to therapeutic support panel

501Q Referrals to therapeutic support panel (1) A referring entity may make a referral to the therapeutic support panel if the entity believes on reasonable grounds that a child or young (a) has a genuine need for therapeutic support services; and (b) is at risk of engaging in or has engaged in— (i) harm to themselves or someone else; or (ii) serious damage to property or the environment or cruelty to an animal; or (iii) any other serious or destructive behaviour. (2) A referral must— (i) the name and contact details of the person making the referral on behalf of the referring entity; and (ii) the name and address of the referring entity; and (iii) the name and whereabouts (if known) of the child or young person the subject of the referral; and (iv) any other particulars prescribed by regulation; and (c) be given to the parent or person with daily care responsibility for the child or young person, but only if practicable and in the best interests of the child or young person; and (d) comply with any other requirements prescribed by regulation.

Part 14A.3 Referrals to therapeutic support panel (3) However, a referral may be made orally if the chair of the panel is satisfied on reasonable grounds that exceptional circumstances justify action without a written referral. Examples—exceptional circumstances 1 Waiting until the referral is put in writing would make action in response to the referral impossible or impractical. 2 Waiting until the referral is put in writing poses a risk to the life or health of a (4) If a referral is made orally under subsection (3), the chair of the panel must make a written record of the referral as soon as practicable.