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Recommendation 40

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The Department must ensure looked-after children are quickly able to access vital mental health support...

Conclusion
The Department must ensure looked-after children are quickly able to access vital mental health support services in a timely way despite being placed out-of-area or moved around. The child must not be disadvantaged in terms of waiting times if they are placed out-of-area, and consideration must be given to maintaining continuity of service. (Paragraph 97) Improving outcomes for looked-after children with SEND
Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The Department must ensure looked-after children are quickly able to access vital mental health support services in a timely way despite being placed out-of-area or moved around. The child must not be disadvantaged in terms of waiting times if they are placed out-of-area, and consideration must be given to maintaining continuity of service. (Paragraph 97) Improving outcomes for looked-after children with SEND