Explain

Section H1 (social care under the 1970 Act)

Section H1 sets out social care that the council must provide for a disabled child under 18 under section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. This can include practical help at home, help to take part in activities outside the home and to travel to them, adaptations to the home, holidays, and non-residential short breaks. Section H1 cannot be appealed on its own. In an appeal about a plan, for example about Section B, F or I, the SEND Tribunal can make recommendations about it.

Type of rule

Law (Act or Regulations)

Rule id

section_h1

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 12(1)(h)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 37(2)(e)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, s 2Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Code of Practice 2015, Section H1 row (services under section 2), para 9.69Official guidance
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 51(2)(c)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND (First-tier Tribunal Recommendations Power) Regulations 2017Law (Act or Regulations)

Related

• Section D (social care needs)
• Section H2 (other social care)
• Social care in an EHC plan (Sections D, H1 and H2)
• Health and social care recommendations (extended appeals)

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