A study into the health and social care needs of children and young people, aged 8 - 16 years old, living in West Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership who are "looked after" at home or in kinship care

An interest in tackling health and social inequalities is central to the work of partner agencies within West Glasgow CHCP. Through the Local Children's Services Planning Group partners identified a gap in knowledge in relation to the health and social care needs for this group of young people and in understanding what contributes to successful outcomes in the longer term for individuals and communities.

West Glasgow CHCP commissioned an independent agency, TASC, to design and facilitate a study which identified needs but also provided participants with the opportunity to identify aspects of service provision which are successful or which require improvement highlighting gaps and barriers to providing early intervention and preventative services.

In the course of the work the study team also reviewed policy and literature which can assist with framing and understanding the issues at hand.

The findings of this study will inform and shape the development of our practice and interventions, not only in West CHCP, but should influence all agencies involved in the work of children and young people 'looked after'  in the community.

You can download the following reports:

• Report 1: is the Main Study Report and Findings
• Report 2: is the Review of Policy and Literature
• Summary Report