Vulnerable Children course for Medical Doctors

This session looks at what makes children socially vulnerable, including factors in the child, the parents, the family and wider society.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe what makes children socially vulnerable including factors in the child, the parents and in the child’s wider society
• Explain how to respond to socially vulnerable children
• List the issues for children in special situations - looked after children, young carers and refugees
• Describe how to support a vulnerable child, including involving children in decisions about their life and consent issues

This session uses self assessments that help you check what you have learnt. You do not have to use them and your answers are not seen by anyone else.