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Webinar - Investing in prevention and support
At a time of crisis and reform for children's social care in England, the need to reinvest in services that support families has never been more pressing. In this seminar, Calum Webb will present findings from an extensive analysis of the association between spending on preventative and supportive children and family services and rates of child welfare interventions in England. This will be followed by a discussion on the potential consequences and relevance of the findings for Wales.
Online, Teams
13:00
- 30/04/2025
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Webinar: Ethnic and Religious Differences in the Healthcare Use of Children Receiving Care and Support in Wales
Children receiving care and support (CRCS) from the child welfare system represent a vulnerable subpopulation who often face complex and multifaceted challenges, usually stemming from abuse, neglect, or disability. Despite the significant health disparities associated with this group, limited research has explored how these outcomes differ across ethnic and religious identities. This paper addresses this gap by examining ethnic and religious differences in healthcare utilisation among CRCS children using comprehensive linked administrative data from Wales. We linked CRCS records from 2017 to 2019 with the 2011 and 2021 Office for National Statistics Census data to identify the child’s religious affiliation and improve ethnicity completeness. Additionally, we integrated these records with primary and secondary care health data for the corresponding years. Leveraging these innovative data linkages, we assessed ethnic and religious variations in two key areas: (1) the likelihood of accessing different healthcare services (General Practitioner [GP], hospital inpatient care, and Accident & Emergency [A&E]) and (2) the probability of using healthcare for common conditions, like mental health issues and injuries.
Online, Teams
12:00
- 07/05/2025
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