FAQs

Parental responsibility and consent
What is parental responsibility?

I do not live with my child. How will I be kept informed about my child’s appointments?

Do both parents (those with parental responsibility) need to give consent for a child to be seen?

What if I do not consent to the assessment or treatment but the other parent has consented?

Do both parents need to attend appointments?

What happens if I do not agree with something in relation to my child?

Please note – Our role as healthcare staff is to support the health needs of your child. We are unfortunately not able to assist with any disputes or act as an intermediary between parents. We therefore would appreciate that parents with parental responsibility work together to support us, in the best interests of the child. This can be a complex area, and although the above information will apply to the majority of cases, there may be circumstances where things are slightly different. If so, then we will discuss this with you.

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