An evaluation of the provision of mental health services for over-16s in 27 children's homes, across 10 local authorities, revealed poor transitions between child and adult mental health services, lack of services in rural areas and difficulties with information sharing.
In the survey, which took place between October 2008 and February 2009, inspectors found young people were more likely to access child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in local authority homes and least likely in those that are privately run.
A lack of suitable forums for representatives from the mental health sector was also identified.
But despite a lack of specialist training and qualifications, staff in non-specialist children's homes were found to have developed a wide range of skills, knowledge and expertise.
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