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.
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.
Subject terms:
looked after children, physical disabilities, residential child care, user participation, user views, children, childrens rights;
The Children Act 1989 lays down certain regulations to safeguard all children undergong periods of care ('accommodated' or 'looked after' children). Describes research into how social services departments are fulfilling their duties under the Children Act to disabled children.
The Children Act 1989 lays down certain regulations to safeguard all children undergong periods of care ('accommodated' or 'looked after' children). Describes research into how social services departments are fulfilling their duties under the Children Act to disabled children.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, looked after children, physical disabilities, social services, social welfare law, children, evaluation;
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.
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.
Subject terms:
looked after children, physical disabilities, severe learning disabilities, young people, advocacy, children, childrens rights, foster care;
All local authorities are required, under the Children Act 1989, to appoint independent visitors for children and young people who are looked after by the local authority and have little or no contact with their parents. Looks at independent visitor schemes for disabled young people, giving examples of good practice and examining issues or problems which have been experienced. Features the views of young people themselves, giving examples of how independent visitors have affected their lives. Makes a number of recommendations to local authorities and voluntary agencies involved in setting up and running independent visitor schemes, detailing how these services can be developed.
All local authorities are required, under the Children Act 1989, to appoint independent visitors for children and young people who are looked after by the local authority and have little or no contact with their parents. Looks at independent visitor schemes for disabled young people, giving examples of good practice and examining issues or problems which have been experienced. Features the views of young people themselves, giving examples of how independent visitors have affected their lives. Makes a number of recommendations to local authorities and voluntary agencies involved in setting up and running independent visitor schemes, detailing how these services can be developed.
Subject terms:
local authorities, looked after children, physical disabilities, social welfare law, social care provision, young people, children, good practice;