plan • make sure the GP-held clinical record for a looked-after child is maintained and updated and that health records are transferred quickly if the child registers with a new GP practice, such as when he or she moves into another CCG area, leaves care or is adopted. 72. Treating a patient as a temporary resident should be avoided if possible, as the medical record is not available to the treating medical practitioner. If it cannot be avoided, the treating practitioner will normally wish to talk to the child’s named GP to avoid treating the patient "blind". Temporary registration is for those who intend to be in an area for more than 24 hours but less than three months, and where there is any doubt over the potential length of stay the GP practice should opt for full registration. Health professionals and the role of named health professionals for looked-after children 73. All healthcare staff who come into contact with looked-after children should work within the Royal Colleges’ intercollegiate framework. This framework identifies the competences that enable healthcare staff to promote the health and well-being of 26 looked-after children. They are a combination of the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes that are required for safe and effective practice. 74. All staff should have access to appropriate continuing professional development opportunities, clinical supervision and support to facilitate their understanding of the clinical aspects of child welfare and information sharing in relation to looked-after children. 75. Named nurses and doctors for looked-after children have an important role in promoting good professional practice within their organisation and providing advice and expertise for fellow professionals. The named health professional will work in (