Legal obligations owed towards children with brain injuries

Abstract

Purpose -This paper aims to outline the duties placed upon public bodies towards children with acquired brain injuries.Design/methodology/approach -The paper outlines the key obligations owed to such children by local authority children's services and health bodies, dealing with the responsibilities of each and the duty to co-operate placed on them. It also discusses the avenues of redress open to families of children with brain injuries and the various ways they can ensure that public bodies comply with their obligations.Findings -The article summarises relevant law and avenues of redress that may be used where duties are not complied with.Originality/value -The paper provides an up-to-date summary of the relevant duties which includes reference to applicable case law and focuses particularly on how the law applies to children with acquired brain injuries.