Reflections on preliminary findings from a collaborative research study examining the experiences of young people in the social care system accessing mental health services.
Dr Layla Harding, a clinical psychologist at Royal Holloway University of London, reflects on research seeking a deeper understanding of caregiving within the broader contexts of parents’ life experiences, relationships, and social circumstances.
A study led by Kingston University, in collaboration with NCB, Policy in Practice, the University of Sussex and Research in Practice, has found that the poorest households are more likely to experience repeat social care involvement and escalation to child protection plans.
