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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - support for fostering services
… that have provided flexibility around virtual visits,
health
assessments for approvals of adopters and foster … arrangements risk assessed in light of the latest public
health
advice. Read the briefing Archived: National … Ireland Relevant government guidance The Department for
Health
have issued COVID-19 Guidance for foster care and …
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Fosterline Wales factsheets and briefing papers
… as children are at higher risk of poor mental and physical
health
, and worse outcomes in general. Many fostered children … harm and eating disorders and an introduction to mental
health
first aid For many foster carers, the idea of supporting or intervening in a young person's mental
health
issue can be a challenging prospect, as there may be …
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Our work in Wales
… social workers and professionals in the education and
health
sectors. All of our training can be delivered in house … training reflects the core requirements of the All Wales
Health
and Social Care Induction Framework and Post Approval … of online services and interventions to support the mental
health
and wellbeing of care-experienced children and young …
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - support for foster carers
… arrangements), or its impact on your fostering because of
health
, then please contact your fostering service in the … arrangements risk assessed in light of the latest public
health
advice. Read the briefing Previous briefings: … Ireland Relevant government guidance The Department for
Health
have issued COVID-19 Guidance for foster care and …
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Can I foster if?
… our best to answer it. Who I am What I do Where I live My
health
Other Who I am I’m gay? Your sexual orientation is … the safety and wellbeing of the looked after child. My
health
I have a chronic illness? A fostering service is … without prejudice, openly and with respect. I have mental
health
problems? A fostering service will seek a medical …
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Blog entry
Health Matters
… to consider. This excercise has stemmed from our recent
Health
Matters project in Scotland which has been exploring issues relating to foster carers’
health
. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any further … Does your foster carer handbook include a section on your
health
? Do you know where and how your medical information is …
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Better health, more stability
… The
health
and wellbeing of foster carers plays an integral role … It is unlikely that foster carers’ mental and physical
health
are any different than other groups of people, but … more support to maintain their own mental and physical
health
, so that they can provide stable foster care …
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Fiona: my experience of being a foster carer
… people, many who have had challenges with their mental
health
. Fiona has found that with the help of those around … who supports young people who struggle with their mental
health
, not only is communication important for their … the children in her care. She elaborates: 'We have mental
health
training to equip us for looking after the young …
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Fostering LGBT+ young people during lockdown
… the stakes are even higher, it is widely known that the
health
outcomes (including mental
health
) of lgbt+ people are far worse than their peers on any … must be explored in order to encourage positive mental
health
during the lockdown. Secondly, are they still given …
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Maybe I’m not so broken after all
… the Regional Adoption and Fostering Service, with the five
health
and social care trusts and with independent fostering … of Foster Care Fortnight in Armagh with the southern
health
and social care trust on Friday 13 May. With a wide … stands from further/higher education, employability,
health
and social care, independent advice, information and …
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News Story
152 organisations call on Government to put children at the heart of recovery
… on the Prime Minister to announce that children will join
health
and the economy as the three pillars of the … budgets were under pressure, waiting lists for mental
health
services were unacceptably long, and services … this uncertainty and worry will lead to anxiety and mental
health
problems. We know closed schools will damage the …
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Comment on the Westminster Government’s response to Education Committee's mental health report
… The House of Commons Education Committee's report, Mental
Health
and Wellbeing Among Looked After Children , Kevin … need for all foster carers to receive training on mental
health
and wellbeing, nor the need for access to CAMHS … both these are imperative to ensure improved mental
health
and wellbeing for looked after children and care …
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Responding to plans for the education system in England: a need to focus on children who are looked after
… programme of evidence-based activity across education,
health
and care to improve the outcomes of children in foster … Special Educational Needs (SEN) support or an Education
Health
and Care (EHC) plan. The review acknowledges that … (FAA) programme in Northern Ireland , commissioned by the
Health
and Social Care Board. The programme supports children …
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The unmet needs of children in foster care: charity warns of multiple shortcomings to support children’s health, education and cultural needs
… Across the UK, the
health
, educational and cultural needs of children in foster … after at least one child who they felt needed mental
health
support but was not getting it. 54 per cent of … states that all children have a right to the best possible
health
and education, their own identity, and to have their …
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Education minister celebrates Fostering Achievement in Northern Ireland
… Awards, held in conjunction with the South Eastern
Health
and Social Care Trust will recognise the award … programme of activity that works will all five statutory
health
trusts in Northern Ireland. It is publicly funded and delivered on behalf of the
Health
and Social Care Board and the Department of Education …
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