Description and evaluation of a pathway for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
Alice Jane ArmitageJonathan M CohenMichelle HeysPia HardelidAllison WardSarah EisenPublished in: Archives of disease in childhood (2021)
These data demonstrate high rates of historical physical and sexual assault/abuse, unmet physical, mental and emotional health needs among UASC and significant barriers to engaging with services. An integrated pathway has been successfully implemented and shown to deliver appropriate, joined-up care for UASC, consistent with current recommendations, with the potential to improve outcomes.