Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters EHC plans, EHC needs assessments and appeals EHC needs assessments EHC needs assessment and plans FAQs Is Covid-19 still affecting the EHC needs assessment process? During the Coronavirus pandemic, there were relaxations to the deadlines which apply to local authorities (“LA”) throughout the EHC needs assessment process. However, these only applied from 1 May 2020 to 24 September 2020. LA’s can no longer use Covid-19 as a reason for breaching these statutory deadlines. Manage Cookie Preferences