Factors associated with the ability of the care system to meet the physical and mental health needs of young people looked after in England: a mixed-methods study

Thesis

Background: Evidence suggests that children and young people in the care system have exceptional physical and mental health needs. Before entering the care system, they are likely to have experienced childhood poverty, child abuse and/or neglect, domestic violence and other adverse experiences, all of which have been associated with adverse health outcomes in adulthood. Government initiatives have endeavoured to meet the health of needs of children and young people in care...

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Authors: Kelly, Á

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: mental health; foster care; physical health; looked after children; co-production; creative research methods