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British Journal of Social Work, doi:10.1093/bjsw/bch306
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© The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The British Association of Social Workers. All rights reserved.

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Participation of Disabled Children and Young People in Decision Making Within Social Services Departments: A Survey of Current and Recent Activities in England

Anita Franklin 1 and Patricia Sloper 2*

1 Research Fellow at the Social Policy Research Unit, University of York
2 Professor of Children’s Healthcare

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Patricia Sloper, E-mail: ps26{at}york.ac.uk


  Abstract

A survey of all social services departments in England was undertaken in order to identify and investigate current work concerning the participation of disabled children within decision making regarding their own care and in service development. Developing a culture of, and good practice in, children’s participation is integral to government policy. Results demonstrate that disabled children are being involved in a range of decision-making areas; however, participation is not yet embedded or sustained across all social services departments, and the involvement of disabled children at a higher strategic level is still rare. The participation of disabled children needs further development including more evidence on which factors can support and promote disabled children’s effective participation.

Keywords: Disabled children and young people, participation, involvement, Quality Protects.
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