Instructing an IMCA5

1

In the circumstances specified in regulation 3 or 4, an NHS body or local authority may instruct an IMCA to represent P if the NHS body is satisfied, or the local authority are satisfied, that it would be of particular benefit to P to be so represented.

2

An NHS body which instructs, or a local authority which instruct, an IMCA under paragraph (1) must—

a

in making any decision resulting from a review of arrangements as to P’s accommodation, or

b

in making any decision, or further decision, about protective measures in relation to P,

take into account any information given, or submissions made, by the IMCA.