Types of problems that arise in the course of clinical work
| Type of problem | Definition | Example | Problems identified (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Family issue | Where provision is available but not accessed by the family | Parental refusal to send a child with chronic fatigue syndrome to school despite medical advice to do so | 15 |
| II. Within-agency issue | A system has failed the child or family | Excessive waiting lists for child mental health services | 24 |
| III. Interagency issue | Interaction between agencies has failed | Lack of coordination of health needs in children moving from one foster placement to another | 13 |
| IV. Inadequate or absent provision | A problem has arisen which requires a political solution | Lack of respite care for children with complex disabilities | 7 |
| V. There is an element of discrimination | Family suffers apparent racist response from service | Home education service and educational psychology input denied due to family's lack of English | 1 |