Children with complex, continuing health needs and access to facilities.
OBJECTIVE
To gain an understanding of parents' views regarding the social inclusion of their children who have complex and continuing health needs.


METHODS
Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 14 parents whose children have complex health needs.


RESULTS
There are still significant gaps in the provision of transport, play, leisure and retail facilities for children who have complex and continuing health needs. This affects the lives of the children and their families.


CONCLUSIONS
Suitable provision of accessible facilities for children with special needs makes a great difference to the lives of the children and their families. Also the attitudes and behaviours of individuals influence how much children and families feel included in and valued by society.
Hewitt-Taylor
J
J
Bournemouth University. jhtaylor@bournemouth.ac.uk
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001107:Architectural Accessibility; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014187:Transportation of Patients; D006113:United Kingdom