Health

Our health consultants develop a range of practice notes, briefings and other resources to support our members in their work with children and young people in care.

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Increasing access to evidence-informed mental health service provision for children in care in England – National recommendations for change

Twenty actionable recommendations to improve mental health service provision for this group of young people. Recommendations span commissioning practices, integrated service delivery, and workforce training.

The need for improved recognition of neurodevelopmental conditions in adopted and fostered young people

Young people who have been in foster care or adopted are more likely to experience mental health issues and developmental conditions like autism and ADHD. However, they and their families often struggle to get accurate diagnoses and feel let down by existing mental health services. This is partly because professionals may overemphasise attachment and trauma, missing common conditions like autism and ADHD.

CoramBAAF Conversations

Our podcast series is dedicated to exploring topics related to adoption, fostering and kinship care. We invite children's social care professionals and experts by experience to join us to share best practices, their experiences and knowledge.

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CoramBAAF’s practice forums provide our members with a unique opportunity to discuss professional practice and share knowledge and expertise with colleagues.