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The Tribunal's power to make recommendations about health and social care needs and provision

The Tribunal's power to make recommendations about health and social care needs and provision. In the same appeal, the Tribunal can make recommendations (which are not binding) about the health and social care parts of the plan.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

Part of the letter: Council's decision after a review.

Type of rule

Law (Act or Regulations)This is the law, set by an Act of Parliament or by Regulations.

Rule id

notice.review_decision.recommendations_power

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 20(11)(e)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND (First-tier Tribunal Recommendations Power) Regulations 2017Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 21(10)Law (Act or Regulations)

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