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HSC 2001/019: Access to education for children and young people with medical needs

  • Document type:
    Health Service Circular
  • Author:
    Department of Health, Department for Education and Skills
  • Published date:
    1 November 2001
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    2001
  • Series number:
    HSC 2001/019, equivalent to LA
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This guidance sets out minimum national standards for the education of children who are unable to attend school because of medical needs.

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