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Regulating surrogacy to protect the welfare of the child
- Author:
- DRAPER Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 145, April 1998, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
Discusses how under surrogacy arrangements, unless a child is conceived as a result of assisted conception techniques (e.g. in vitro fertilisation), or conception (e.g. artificial insemination) takes place on premises licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), there is no provision for the welfare of the child. Argues that because existing policies may disadvantage children, regulating surrogacy arrangements to protect children should be considered.
Dereliction of duty
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.4.98, 1998, p.23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how disabled children in care are still missing out on the support they are entitled to, and many are not consulted about the views and wishes.
Independent visitors and disabled young people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Children Act 1989 requires local authorities to appoint Independent Visitors for children and young people who are looked after and have had little or no contact with their parents for a least 12 months. Research carried by the authors shows that a large proportion of local authorities are still not using Indendent Visitors. The study also demonstrates that disabled young people who are linked with an Independent Visitor are benefiting in a variety of ways.
Accessing human rights: disabled children and the Children Act
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 65p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Barkingside
Report examining to what extent the Children Act 1989 protects and promotes the human rights of disabled children. Taking the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child as a starting point, aims to stimulate debate and to challenge the assumption that all children are treated equally at all times.
Consumer satisfaction with services for disabled children
- Author:
- MIDDLETON Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interprofessional Care, 12(2), May 1998, pp.223-231.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article uses existing literature and research to discuss deficiencies in the field of total care for disabled children. Discusses what the reasons for this might be, given the explicit mandate in the Children Act for England and Wales to ameliorate the effects of disability. In particular it balances the parental viewpoint with that of the child, and emphasises the professional difficulties in managing that balance. It raises the complication of child abuse, which is still not widely accepted as a problems for disabled children despite overwhelming research evidence.
Children's services now and in the future
- Editor:
- UTTING David
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 135p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Considers how services need to be structured and planned to meet the needs of children and families in the new millennium. Includes chapters on: effective central government structures for children; involving children in health care planning and delivery; an agenda for education services and a flexible curriculum; the impact of local government on policies and practice in services for children; preventing antisocial behaviour in young people; the voluntary sector and children's mental health; and children's services plans.