Improving Health Outcomes for Looked After Children and Young People: A multi-method exploration. (360G-Wellcome-105001_Z_14_Z)

This research will adopt a mixed methods approach. This will include quantitative analyses of the Children Looked After dataset (www.data.gov.uk/dataset/children-looked-after-data), an audit of statutory health assessment forms, and qualitative interviews with LACYP and health and social care professionals. The project will be aided by an advisory panel compiled of LACYP, health and social care professionals, and academics who work in this field. Timeline for the research: Year one: o The y outh panel will be developed. o A review of the literature will be conducted. o The introductory background and methods chapters of the thesis will be drafted. o Research and ethical approval will be sought from authorities as required. o Participants will be recruited. o Planning and organising of field work. o Descriptive statistical analyses of the Children Looked After Database. o An audit of the health assessment forms will be started. Year two: o Quantitative analysis. o Qualit ative data collection; o Initial qualitative data analysis will be conducted concurrently with interviewing. Year three: o Data Analysis and write up. o If appropriate, revisit quantitative analysis to further investigate issues that have been raised in interviews.