Q. Describe health and social care services provision for looked- after children and young people (Pass 3).
Organisation of care provision.
Care is provided for children and young people by the following agencies;
-Central and local government.
-The voluntary sector.
-Private providers.
-Provision for young offenders.
Central government.
There are a number of departments and services within central government as detail below.
Department of health;
This government department is responsible for public health issues. It guides and helps manages the National Health Services the department of health aim is to provide public health and well being. This department is hoping to accomplish this by providing staff that is reasonable dedicated. For example, this organisation would be involved in caring for a young child around the age of 1 or less going into temporary care.
National Health Service (NHS);
This department is involved in all situations which have a health favouism, which may include children and young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities.
There is a huge duty o care that is needed to provide the appropriate resources for a family. Staff need to work very closely with other agencies, a multi-disciplinary team may be involved in the overall care plan for the individual. For example, this organisation would be involved in providing care for a child that is going into care that has a disability.
National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services;
This agency sets standards for children’s health, social services and other related services. It promotes an integrated approach to multi-agency working when supporting children, young people and their families. These are guidelines that to follow that should make a stronger and more inter-connected approach. This is particularly helpful when dealing with vulnerable children and young people. For example, this