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17. Before deciding to place C with P, the responsible authority must—
(a)assess the suitability of P to care for C, including the suitability of—
(i)the proposed accommodation, and
(ii)all other persons aged 18 and over who are members of the household in which it is proposed that C will live,
(b)take into account all the matters set out in Schedule 3 in making their assessment,
(c)consider whether, in all the circumstances and taking into account the services to be provided by the responsible authority, the placement will safeguard and promote C’s welfare and meet C’s needs set out in the care plan, and
(d)review C’s case in accordance with Part 6.
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