Care leaver transition to adult services
High number of deaths among care leavers highlighting poor transition coordination from children's social care to adult services.
3 items
1 source
2 inquiries
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Where this theme appears
Care leaver transition to adult services has been flagged across 1 independent accountability source:
3 inquiry recs
This theme has been identified in one data source. As more data is added, cross-references may emerge.
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Inquiry Recommendations (3)
WATE-(38) — Extend local authority duty to provide parental-level support for care leavers
Recommendation: The duty upon local authorities under section 24(1) of the Children Act 1989 to advise, assist and befriend a child with a view to promoting his welfare when he ceases to be looked after by them should be extended so …
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WATE-(37) — Prepare and periodically review leaving care plans for all looked after children
Recommendation: A leaving care plan should be prepared for each looked after child, in consultation with that child, a year in advance of the event and should be reviewed periodically thereafter until the child ceases to require or be eligible for …
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SP49 — Audit of Young Adults Team transition assessments
Recommendation: Lancashire County Council, with the Care Quality Commission, should commission an independent audit of the Young Adults Team to ensure assessments for transition to adult care are timely, properly reasoned and take full account of the individual’s history. This should …
Gov response: The government agrees with all 67 recommendations made by the Chair. The government recognises these five fundamental failings. These failings are unacceptable. There are a further 27 recommendations that require delivery by organisations that sit …
Accepted
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