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This chapter draws upon the experience of setting up an Outreach Service for children with complex needs to illustrate the key aspects needed in community-based services to meet the needs of those who use them.
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Bia, R.E. (1998). Community Outreach for Children with Complex Needs. In: Glasper, E.A., Lowson, S. (eds) Innovations in Paediatric Ambulatory Care. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14367-2_14
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