The Children Act 1989 : NHS study and training pack

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The Children Act 1989 : NHS study and training pack

H.M.S.O, 1992

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At head of title: Department of Health

Contents of Works

  • A training & study pack for NHS personnel: practice profiles + workbook
  • 16 Court order cards
  • 7 Powers and duties cards

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Children Act 1989 is a far-reaching and important piece of legislation which all health service professionals, such as GPs, health visitors and casualty officers, should have an understanding of. This pack is intended for personal or group study. It gives a systematic framework for learning efficiently and effectively and is thus ideal for busy professionals who cannot take time off to attend courses and need to fit their study into a tight schedule.

Table of Contents

  • The pack's audience
  • ways of using this pack
  • why the Act was introduced
  • changes in the legal system
  • changes in the concept of parenthood
  • changes in service provision
  • services for children with disabilities
  • responding to concerns about a child
  • emergency protection
  • care and supervision proceedings
  • children living and cared for away from home
  • where do I go from here?
  • references.

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