Adolescent development and transition of care: The training experiences of health and social work practitioners:Research Report for Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership (CMSWTP)

This research report describes the training experiences of health and social work practitioners in relation to adolescent development and transition of care. Findings highlight significant gaps in the training of health and social work practitioners relating to their knowledge of adolescent development. Health and social work practitioners reported receiving little formal training on adolescent development and transition of care in both their pre-qualifying education and as part of their continuing professional development (CPD). In situations where training was offered as part of CPD, this was not mandatory and due to high workload demands practitioners were not always able to prioritise attendance. Developmentally appropriate communication and interprofessional education and training on transitional care were highlighted by participants as important training needs

Evaluating the implementation of a person-centred transition programme for adolescents and young adults with long-term conditions: the role of context and organisational behaviour

PurposeDrawing on the experiences of healthcare professionals in one paediatric hospital, this paper explores the influence of context and organisational behaviour on the implementation of a person-centred transition programme for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with long-term conditions.Design/methodology/approachA single embedded qualitative case study design informed by a realist evaluation framework, was used. Participants who had experience of implementing the transition programme were recruited from across seven individual services within the healthcare organisation. The data were gathered through semi-structured interviews (n = 20) and analysed using thematic analysis.FindingsImplementation of the transition programme was influenced by the complex interaction of macro, meso and micro processes and contexts. Features of organisational behaviour including routines and habits, culture, organisational readiness for change and professional relationships shaped professional decision-making around programme implementation.Originality/valueThere exists a significant body of research relating to the role of context and its influence on the successful implementation of complex healthcare interventions. However, within the area of healthcare transition there is little published evidence on the role that organisational behaviour and contextual factors play in influencing transition programme implementation. This paper provides an in-depth understanding of how organisational behaviour and contextual factors affect transition programme implementation

Making a home in the private rented sector: An evidence review

The growth of the private-rental sector (PRS) over the last two decades has led to significant questions over its ability to provide a homely environment for tenants. Much of the research in this area argues that legal frameworks, lack of regulation and financial motives of landlords are not conducive to the provision of homes which are secure, affordable, good quality and which offer tenants an opportunity to meet their health and wellbeing needs. However, recent legislative changes across the UK devolved nations – most notably in Scotland – are shifting the PRS towards greater professionalisation meaning landlords and letting agents are being held to higher account and there is increasing pressure for improvement for tenants. This report presents findings from an evidence review of research concerning home within the PRS across OECD countries. Rather than focusing on the experiences of tenants, it considers the impacts of landlord and letting agent behaviours on tenants’ ability to make a home in the sector. We argue that landlords and letting agents can play a positive role in helping their tenants create a home, and thereby sustain their tenancy

Making a home in the private rented sector: Practical advice for landlords and letting agents

The growth of the private-rental sector (PRS) over the last two decades has led to significant questions over its ability to provide a homely environment for tenants. Much of the research in this area argues that legal frameworks, lack of regulation and financial motives of landlords are not conducive to the provision of homes which are secure, affordable, good quality and which offer tenants an opportunity to meet their health and wellbeing needs. However, recent legislative changes across the UK devolved nations – most notably in Scotland – are shifting the PRS towards greater professionalisation meaning landlords and letting agents are being held to higher account and there is increasing pressure for improvement for tenants. This guide provides practical guidance for landlords and letting agents, based on findings from an evidence review of research concerning home within the PRS across OECD countries (see linked report). Landlords and letting agents can play a positive role in helping their tenants create a home, and thereby sustain their tenancy - this guide offers practical pointers to help with this process