An evaluation of the provision of mental health services for looked after young people over the age of 16 accommodated in residential settings
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), United Kingdom
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Evaluation of Policy, Law, Strategies, Plans, and Services
United Kingdom
18 February 2010
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This report draws on visits to 27 children’s homes in eight local authorities. It identifies how the mental health needs of young people in care aged 16 and over are met. It illustrates the use of mental health resources in the children’s homes visited, as well as good practice and the problems found, and considers how well staff respond to the needs of young people in their care. The report emphasises the importance of different agencies working together to improve and develop services for young people.Content
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