Health Needs of Children Post Adoption Dr Shazia Mariam Medical Advisor Barnardo’s
Looked After Children SAFEGUARD PROMOTE WELFARE PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL MENTAL LISTEN LA CARERS and SCHOOLS
HEALTH EARLY DETECTION EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
SURVEILLANCE HEALTH ASSESSMENT HEALTH PLAN CARE PLAN
AWARENESS EARLY SIGNS OF HEALTH ISSUES -DETRIMENTAL EXPOSURE e.g fetal alcohol syndrome maternal drugs INFLUENCED BY ABUSE/NEGLECT
HEALTH ASSESSEMENT TIMELY REVIEWS TO BUILD ON HEALTH PLAN ADOPTION MEDICAL ONGOING NEEDS FURTHER REPORTS
ADOPTION AGENCIES REGULATIONS 2005 RULE 29 FAMILY PROCEDURE (ADOPTION) RULES 2005 ANNEX B PRACTICE DIRECTION SUPPLEMENTS RULE 29(3)
Under 5s Attachment/emotional Physical Growth Diet and nutrition Screening /imms Dental health Parental substance misuse Developmental milestones
5-10 Physical Chronic conditions Relationship forming Emotional/mental health/attachment/social Lifestyle/hygiene/diet/dental/Screening/imms School Parental substance misuse Assessment of risks
Adolescents Responsibility for health Communication / interpersonal skills Education Lifestyle Dental/skin Mental/emotional Healthy relationships/health issues Assessment of risks
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION LAC INFORMS CCG and GPDesignated nurseDesignated professional in looked after team NEW CCG MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY TIMELY CARE
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