Exploring the perceptions of young people in care and care leavers of their health needs

The health of young people in public care has received increased attention at a political and practice level in recent years. The introduction of national care standards (Scottish Executive 2002) in areas relating to health by the newly formed Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care ('th...

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Main Authors: Julie Ridley, Steven McCluskey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CELCIS 2003-02-01
Series:Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
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description The health of young people in public care has received increased attention at a political and practice level in recent years. The introduction of national care standards (Scottish Executive 2002) in areas relating to health by the newly formed Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care ('the Care Commission') is a welcome development. These standards, it is hoped, will significantly contribute to the improvement of young people’s health whilst being looked after away from home.
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Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care
looked after children
scotland
the care commission
care leavers
title Exploring the perceptions of young people in care and care leavers of their health needs
title_full Exploring the perceptions of young people in care and care leavers of their health needs
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title_short Exploring the perceptions of young people in care and care leavers of their health needs
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