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That the decision has also been sent to the health commissioning body (usually the integrated care board)

That the decision has also been sent to the health commissioning body (usually the integrated care board). The law says the council must send this to the health body responsible for the health care in the plan.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Decision to stop maintaining (cease) an EHC plan.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.cease_decision.sent_to_health_body

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 31(2)Law (Act or Regulations)

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