Audit of Needs and Services

The aim of this section of the audit of needs and services is to highlight the health and well being of children and young people in County Durham. The data presented reflects the county wide indicators for children and young people as identified in the "Outcomes for Children and Young People in County Durham" (January 2005).

What does Being Healthy Mean?

Aims

• Are physically healthy.
• Have a healthy lifestyle.
• Are mentally and emotionally healthy.
• Are sexually healthy.
• Choose not to take illegal drugs.

Outcomes

We will be successful when:

• Health inequalities have reduced.
• There is an increase in the rates of children and young people engaged in regular exercise and recreational activities outside of school.
• Advice and support is available to children exposed to illegal drug use at home.
• Children/young people with mental health problems access comprehensive CAMH services in universal and specialist setting as appropriate.
• There is a reduction in teenage conception rate.
• There is a reduction in the number of children who are obese
• There is a reduction in smoking, drug, alcohol and other substance abuse.
• Children/young people who are ill/injured receive effective services, which address their health, social, educational and emotional needs.
• Young people who need ongoing services are satisfied with their transition to adult services.

The audit of Being Healthy examines:

• How healthy are children and young people in County Durham?
• What services are available to help children and young people to stay healthy?
• What are the views of children and young people?
• What are the views of parents and carers?

You can download the complete Being Healthy section of the audit by clicking on the PDF icon below.

Being Healthy final document.pdf

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