Mr. James Kelly:

The Act refers to care plans front and centre. There is an understanding that care plans are very important to the person accessing mental health services. Access to a care plan, regular reviews and having an input are very empowering for the persons concerned and important for their path to recovery. We have included a ruling on care plans in the general scheme. The ruling is based on 2006 regulations, under the Act. We may have to update the ruling depending on the outcome of pre-legislative scrutiny and as we continue to receive feedback on the published heads. We want to make sure that care plans are filled out, reviewed, that the person is involved in making his or her care plan and that a care plan is followed because there is no point in making a care plan but not following it.

The Deputy asked whether there should be a template. I do not know if it is necessary for us to put a template into the Act.