Abstract

This paper describes an action research study in a community setting. • A group of residents from a local housing estate and a number of local workers used participative methods to explore local child care issues with the aim of developing initiatives for improved child care. • The paper describes the study processes and reflects on lessons learnt. • A discussion of implications for interprofessional working concludes the paper and includes emphasis of the need to focus on shared objectives, and develop appropriate organizational structures and educational provision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]