Health of children looked after by the local authorities

Rodrigues, Veena ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4942-5646 (2004) Health of children looked after by the local authorities. Public Health, 118 (5). pp. 370-376. ISSN 1476-5616

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Abstract

Objectives. To assess the healthcare needs of looked-after children in East Surrey. Methods. Epidemiological, comparative and corporate approaches were used to study the healthcare needs of looked-after children. Information was obtained from published and unpublished sources, case note review, cross-referencing with records from specialist services, and interviews with stakeholders. Results. Of the 136 children whose case notes were reviewed, only 64% had undergone statutory medical examinations. Several physical health problems were identified, emotional and behavioural problems were present in 34% of children, 25% of school-aged children had a statement of special educational need, and 36% had ever used child and adolescent mental health services. Immunization coverage was lower than that of children who were not in care. Several unmet needs and gaps in service provision were identified. Conclusions. Children in care have a higher degree of physical and mental health needs than their not-in-care counterparts. The local service for children in care needs to be improved to meet these health needs and lead to better health and health-related outcomes for the children.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Depositing User:	Veena Rodrigues
Date Deposited:	18 Jul 2011 08:04
Last Modified:	02 Mar 2023 12:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/33508
DOI:	10.1016/j.puhe.2003.10.009

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