WebChildren and families. Under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, 'looked after children' are defined as those in the care of their local authority – sometimes referred to as a 'corporate parent'. There are many reasons children may become looked after, including: they face abuse or neglect at home. they have disabilities that require special care. Weband wellbeing of looked after children. In Wales: clinical nurse specialist for looked after children, named doctors and nurses/lead professionals and medical advisers for looked after children. In England, titles include named nurse for looked after children, specialist nurse children in care, nurse health advisor looked after children.
Responsible Body Guidance for the NHS in Wales
WebPreviously looked-after children (PLAC) Previously looked-after children are those who are no longer looked after by a local authority in England and Wales because they are the subject of an adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements order; or they were adopted from ‘state care’ outside England and Wales. WebThe collection adheres closely to the definition of looked after children provided in law. In a small number of instances where there is scope for confusion, guidance on how to interpret the term ... 03000 251 274 E-mail: [email protected] 3 • Children under a (criminal law) supervision order with a residence requirement to live in local strand clips
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
WebServices for children notified to a local authority under section 120 or 121. Moving looked after children to live outside the jurisdiction. 124. Arrangements to assist children to live outside England and Wales. Death of a looked after child. 125. Death of children being looked after by local authorities. WebSep 9, 2024 · On 31st March 2024, there were 6,845 children looked after in Wales, a further increase of 440 compared to the previous year. As a result, the gap between the rate of children looked after in Wales compared to other parts of the UK has continued to widen. Within Wales, while most Local Authorities have seen a rise in both the number … Web2 2. The Residence Rules 2.1 This section establishes which LHB is responsible for securing services for residents’ care and treatment. 2.2 LHBs in Wales are responsible for planning, funding, designing, strand cleaners