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The characteristics of children with a disability looked after away from home and their future service needs
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Ray, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 34(4), June 2004, pp.561-576.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Little is known about the characteristics of children with disabilities who meet the British legal definition of ‘looked after’ children. Data were obtained on 108 such children living within one geographical area in Northern Ireland and who spent 90 days or more in a 12-month period living away from the family home. However, this figure may under-estimate the numbers, given the difficulties in tracking children aged over 14 years who were admitted to hospitals on a short- or long-term basis. The median age of the children was 14 years; most had learning disabilities allied with challenging behaviours, communication difficulties, autism and some were technologically dependent. Many of their families experienced a range of problems. One-third of the children were accommodated in various residential settings but half of these placements were in hospital or adult residential accommodation. However, there were marked differences in the services provided to this client group by the four provider agencies. Future service needs included increased respite breaks for families and the provision of both more residential placements and more appropriate accommodation, especially for teenagers. The dilemmas in reconciling the need for local, but specialized, service provision are discussed.
Preferred option shortfall - children in need
- Author:
- HOGG Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Family Law, 30, February 2000, pp.114-120.
- Publisher:
- Jordan
Discusses how recent developments in community care law and the growth of law in relation to children 'in need', rather than just children who are subject to care proceedings, have significant implications for children's services. Argues that this may lead to a change in the provision of services to children, making them more on par with adult services. Looks at this trend and considers the changes, particularly in relation to housing and residential assessment placements.
Getting the hump with HImPs
- Authors:
- UNDERDOWN Angela, SEXTY Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 27.1.00, 2000, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on a nationwide survey which shows that, despite some good initiatives, most Health Authorities are failing to prioritise the needs of children and young people in health improvement programmes.