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The Children Act 1989: Your Fundamental Rights in Care

Explore your fundamental rights in care under The Children Act 1989. Understand how this pivotal legislation protects your welfare, ensures your voice is heard, and guarantees essential support while in the care of local authorities. Learn about care plans, reviews, and your right to make complaints.

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Healthcare Rights for Looked After Children: Accessing Essential Services

This article details the comprehensive healthcare rights of Looked After Children, covering legal frameworks, access to primary and specialist services, mental health support, consent, and the crucial role of corporate parents in ensuring their well-being.

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Healthcare professionals and carers discuss Looked After Child (LAC) health assessments, with a guide booklet titled 'A Guide to Looked After Child (LAC) Health Assessments: For Professionals and Carers' on the table. The accompanying text highlights key topics like Statutory Clinical Evaluations, Initial Health Assessments (IHA), Review Health Assessments (RHA), Health Advocacy, and a Trauma-Informed Approach, emphasizing the statutory framework and FAQs.

Understanding Looked After Child (LAC) Health Assessments: A Guide for Professionals and Carers

```html Looked After Child (LAC) Health Assessments are statutory clinical evaluations designed to ensure that children in care receive the same standard of healthcare as their peers, with specific attention to the unique health needs arising from their life experiences. These assessments are a...

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Improving CAMHS Accessibility: Addressing Waiting Lists and Barriers

Discover effective strategies and innovative solutions to improve CAMHS accessibility, tackle lengthy waiting lists, and overcome systemic barriers, ensuring timely and crucial mental health support for children and adolescents.

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