This publication was originally published by the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 19 October 2010; it was then modified in 2013 and again in 2015. This report contains the most recent modification.
Overview
This guideline covers how organisations, professionals and carers can work together to deliver high quality care, stable placements and nurturing relationships for looked-after children and young people. It aims to help these children and young people reach their full potential and enjoy the same opportunities in life as their peers.
This guideline does not provide detailed information on health promotion, or cover treatments for specific illnesses and conditions.
In May 2015, changes were made to recommendations 3, 5, 12, 36 and 38 to reflect changes to government policy.
Recommendations
This guideline includes recommendations on:
- strategic leadership, planning and commissioning
- audit and inspection
- care planning, placements and case review
- dedicated services to promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in care
- placements for children and young people – residential care, foster care and care by family and friends
- preparing for independence
Who is it for?
- Directors of children’s services and public health
- Commissioners and providers of health and social care services
- Carers (including foster carers)
- Staff in independent and voluntary agencies, schools, colleges and universities
- Organisations that train professionals and inspect services
- Looked-after children and young people, their families, prospective adopters and other members of the public
To learn more, please view the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence website by clicking here.
