Caring for Children with Complex Needs in the Community

Caring for the Child with Complex Needs in CommunitySettings provides a valuable overview of the key factorsrelating to caring for children with complex and continuing careneeds. Despite its frequent and increasing use, complex care needsis a term without an agreed definition. This shortfall of knowledgeis addressed in this book through critical discussion ofevidence-based research and current health, social and educationpolicy. It brings together the latest knowledge into one textproviding practitioners with the crucial information needed whenworking with this diverse and broad group of children.
Caring for the Child with Complex Needs in CommunitySettings explores caring for technology-dependent children whorequire respiratory assistance; caring for children who requirehome enteral tube feeds; and caring for children with complexdisabilities. It looks at multi-agency care, respite care forfamilies, social service support and educational support ofchildren with complex needs. Practitioners from health, socialservices and education backgrounds have contributed to the chaptersusing case studies, while a parent of a child with complex needshas provided a personal view of caring. This accessible andpractical text provides core knowledge and vital insight requiredfor successful delivery of community care for children with complexand continuing care needs.