Using specialist GPs to deliver high quality, timely initial health assessments for children in care: A pragmatic response to capacity pressures in community paediatrics

Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) are a statutory requirement for children entering care in England, mandated to be completed within 20 working days. However, widespread pressures across both community paediatrics and children’s social care are making this increasingly difficult to achieve. Complian...

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Published in:	Adoption & fostering Vol. 49; no. 4; pp. 498 - 502
Main Authors:	Hewer, Chris, Edwards, Pauline, Bennett, Imelda
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2025 British Association for Adoption & Fostering
Subjects:	Child welfare Children Childrens health Clinical governance Clinical training Compliance Evaluation Family physicians Governance Health care management Health services In care Pediatrics Peer review Shortages Social services Workforce children in care integrated care systems GP-led models looked after children community paediatrics Initial Health Assessments
ISSN:	0308-5759, 1740-469X
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