Decision details

Applications for care proceedings during Covid 19 pandemic

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families (Historic)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

That new care proceedings will only be issued where the threshold for interim removal is met and there is an immediate risk of harm to a child (ren) if they were to remain in the care of parent/carer.
This shall be reviewed on a regular basis and in line with Government guidance regarding the restrictions as a result of COVID 19.

Contact: Chris Baird, Director for children and families Email: cbaird@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260264.

Publication date: 22/05/2020

Date of decision: 22/05/2020

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