Adolescence is a time of major changes; this is when young people develop many of their habits and patterns of behaviour these include physical changes, relationships, biological, social, and psychological transitions from childhood to young adulthood they will carry over the full life span. Most adolescents are healthy however they may engage in risky behaviours and develop unhealthy habits, or have continuing conditions that can make them susceptible to their immediate health and safety. The settings where, how and by who the these services are delivered has an important role to play in promoting healthful behaviours, managing health conditions, and preventing disease during adolescence. During adolescence, a range of health issues can be recognised and addressed in ways that affect not only the functioning and prospects of adolescents themselves, but also the quality of their adult lives. Yet health services around Cumbria are failing at this critical time in their lives. There has been 50-page review, commissioned by the Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to look at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Cumbria. reports that adolescents face gaps in care, fragmented services, and missed opportunities for health promotion the word inadequate was even used 9 times.
Key concerns for adolescents in primary care settings are about access, confidentiality, consent and privacy, as well as the capability and stability of health care professionals and the settings where the care is provided.
Issues that could be addressed in the various settings could include the need for separation of adolescents both from young children and older adults. I have felt that with in the settings where I have been placed it is not appropriate for teenagers to be surrounded by the images, toys and paraphernalia that make