Claire Burns has been a consultant community paediatrician for 20 years, during which time she has been involved in the care of disabled children from birth through to early adult life. She has a particular interest in social paediatrics and is the lead clinician locally for 'Safeguarding Children'. For many years she provided medical support for children moving from their family home to alternative accommodation, working with professionals from other agencies. The idea for this book was developed from a two-day Mac Keith workshop on 'Disabled Children Living Away From Home', which was followed by a conference on the topic for health and social care professionals.