Healthy care building an evidence base for promoting the health and well-being of looked after children and young people - Chambers, Helen (National Children's Bureau, 2002)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-55)
An ebook examining the evidence for the promotion of the health and well-being of looked after children and young people
Front cover; Contents; Introduction; Factors affecting the health of looked after children and young people; Poor physical and mental health; Greater awareness of mental health; Failing to meet the needs of specific groups of looked after chilciren; Lack of continuity of care; Changes in placement; Missing out on education and school-based health promotion; Assembling the data; Assessment and action records: the first year report; Health records; Collaboration; Policy and practice context for promoting the health of looked after children; Standards and guidance; Policies and plans