Vulnerable children and young peoples report
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Healthwatch Wakefield was established under The Health and Social Care Act 2012 and commenced in April 2013. It provides an opportunity for local people to have a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided. Young Healthwatch in particular gives a voice to children and young people. It is open to those aged 8-18 years, and up to 25 years for those who are vulnerable and those with disabilities. It gives these individuals an opportunity to identify issues and gaps in services and to help shape and develop services.
The outcome identified for this element of the work was to improve access to services for the most vulnerable and hard to reach groups. Process In January 2016 a work stream was set up with Healthwatch Wakefield as lead organisation alongside key local voluntary sector groups already working with children and young people.
Healthwatch Wakefield heard common themes within all or most of the vulnerable groups, and we are aware that many children and young people will be experiencing more than one issue.
Healthwatch Wakefield issued solutions around asset based approach, practical support and information/communication, commission a system of support that is flexible and outcomes based, actively seek out the voices of vulnerable children and young people, and their carers/families and get transitions right.