Article: Franklin, Anita and Sloper, Patricia (2006) Participation of disabled children and young people in decision making within social services departments: A survey of current and recent activities in England. British Journal of Social Work. pp. 723-741. (2006) Participation of disabled children and young people in decision making within social services departments: a survey of current and recent activities in England, British Journal of Social Work, 36, 5, 723-41. is available online at:

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... stract A survey of all social services departments in England was undertaken in order to identify and investigate current work concerning the participation of disabled children within decision-making regarding their own care and in service development. Developing a culture of, and good practice in children's participation is integral to government policy. Results demonstrate that disabled children are being involved in a range of decision-making areas, however participation is not yet embedded or sustained across all social services departments and the involvement of disabled children at a higher strategic level is still rare. The participation of disabled children needs further development including more evidence on which factors can support and promote disabled children's effective participation.