Portage in the UK: recent developments.

摘要: Background  Portage provides home-based, early intervention and support to families who have a young child with additional needs. Working in the context of Every Child Matters agenda, National Association (NPA) aims develop inclusive, high-quality provision. This paper reviews their recent work, presents summary findings national survey discusses implications. Methods  All services known NPA local authorities England were asked complete questionnaire forward another using years' evaluate they receive. Results  The identified extent gaps provision level unmet need. Families contributed said valued because it helped provided for whole family. Discussion findings  31 England, where is not available. Geographical most notable North East West Midlands regions. Despite small increase provision, estimated that only meet needs proportion are eligible. Current work may help overcome geographical through supporting development but, endeavouring waiting Portage, important diminish quality already provided. provide flexible respond individual Evaluating its effectiveness problematic complex nature but this an opportunity share views at level. Conclusions  Continued can become more accessible one options routinely available