Member

Amendment 322, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, would introduce a mandatory duty on the co-ordinating doctor that does not contain any discretion to refuse unreasonable requests. It is therefore not clear who would be responsible for translating the document, who bears any associated costs, or whether the duty must be completed within a particular time. This ambiguity and lack of detail could result in difficulty discharging the duty. The amendment would also introduce overlap with existing duties in the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable adjustments, including the duty to provide information in an accessible format in Section 20(6), as well as General Medical Council guidance.