SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Extension by panel of period of authorisation

Contents of application

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1

An application under this Schedule must—

a

be in the prescribed form;

b

specify the authorised measure (or, if more than one, each authorised measure) that is proposed to be continued after the end of the current period;

c

include a medical report (see paragraph 5);

d

include a care plan (see paragraph 6);

e

include prescribed information about the views, on prescribed matters, of P's nominated person and any prescribed person; and

f

include any other prescribed information.

2

If—

a

the application specifies a measure within section 41(2)(b) or (d) (deprivation of liberty or community residence requirement), and

b

the person making the application is of the opinion that, if the period of the authorisation were extended, P would lack (or would probably lack) capacity in relation to whether an application under section 45 (applications to Tribunal) should be made,

the application must contain a statement of that opinion.