The Short-term Holding Facility Rules 2018

(30) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a detained person must be screened by a health care professional within 24 hours of admission to a residential holding room, except where this is not possible due to exceptional circumstances. (2) A detained person’s consent must be obtained before screening and in the case of a person aged under 18, consent must be obtained either from a parent or legal guardian. (3) A detained person is entitled, if they so request, to be screened only by a health care professional of the same sex and the manager must ensure that a detained person is aware of that entitlement prior to any screening. (4) In the event that a detained person has not been screened by a health care professional within 24 hours of admission to the residential holding room in accordance with paragraph (1), the manager must ensure that the screening is conducted as soon as practicable.

• (11) Rule 31 (general medical care) applies as if it provided—

(31) If a detained person becomes— (a) ill, or (b) sustains an injury, such that the detained person requires attention by a health care professional, prompt access to a health care professional must be provided and any arrangements made for supervision, care or transfer to hospital that appear necessary to the manager.

• (12) Rule 32 (special illnesses and conditions) applies as if it provided—

(32) If during the medical screening carried out in accordance with rule 30 (medical screening), the health care professional identifies any immediate risk to the detained person’s health— (a) the health care professional must notify the manager of the risk, (b) arrangements must be made in accordance with rule 31 (general medical care), and (c) the manager must ensure that the detained person’s detention is reviewed as soon as practicable.