Joined-up thinking, joined-up services, exploring coalface challenges for making services work for families with complex needs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12896803 |
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| Authors | Judy Hutchings (0000-0003-2562-8104, Bangor University, corresponding author), Margiad Williams (0000-0001-8581-8669, Bangor University) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 31-41 |
| Publication date | 2014-03-06 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Children s Services (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1746-6660 • E-ISSN: 2042-8677 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jcs-08-2013-0027 |
| OpenAlex | W2083655889 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
Purpose – This paper aims to describe coal-face challenges to making services in the UK work to ensure the mental and physical health, safety and wellbeing of children. Design/methodology/approach – After briefly referring to some challenges to effective joined-up service provision, it describes examples from the first author's experience of problems, during 30+ years as an NHS clinical child psychologist, and some solutions. It then describes two challenges that underpin many of these problems: lack of understanding of, or training in, evaluating evidence for interventions and a more general lack of knowledge about effective behaviour change principles. Findings – The paper concludes with recommendations about how to achieve effective joined-up services. Common themes emerging from the research are discussed, including choosing evidence-based programmes, providing adequate training to staff, and increasing people's understanding of behavioural principles. Originality/value – Having effective joined-up services would mean better services for parents and their children, and would be more cost-effective for the NHS. The ideas presented in this paper could also be applied to other services within the NHS
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