Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters EHC plans, EHC needs assessments and appeals Appealing to the SEND Tribunal Can the Tribunal recommend that the health authorities and/or social services carry out assessments on a child or young person? Yes it can. If health and/or social care assessments are needed to identify all of a child or young person’s needs, the Tribunal can order the LA and/or the health authority to undertake these before the hearing. The order could be made following a request by the parents or by the Tribunal as part of its case management powers. Manage Cookie Preferences