(1)  An application made under the Act in respect of a person, other than an application under section 44 , is to be supported by a report from a health care professional –

(a) detailing the disability of the person in respect of whom the application is made; and

(b) made in accordance with subregulation (2) .

(2)  The report referred to in subregulation (1) is to state the opinion of the health care professional as to whether the disability affects the ability of the person concerned to make reasonable judgements in respect of one or more of the following:

(a) his or her person;

(b) his or her circumstances;

(c) his or her financial affairs.

(3)  If a report is not provided in accordance with subregulation (1) , a statement must be supplied detailing the reasons why the report cannot be provided.