Your child's health needs will usually be met by everyday services; including GPs, dentists, opticians and the health visiting service.
When extra support is needed for more complex needs, your child may get specialist support. Your child's GP, dentist, health visitor or early education provider can refer them for this.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Child and Family Health
This is the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø-wide NHS community health service for children and young people from birth to 19 years old and their parents/carers. It offers advice and information on medical issues as well as running children's immunisation services. Families can call to speak to a member of the team on 0300 247 0025 for all aspects of child health, development and parenting.
has advice, tips and information on a range of topics including, sleep, behaviour, eating and using the toilet independently.
Physiotherapy
The physiotherapy service provides assessment, therapy and advice for children and young people with physical difficulties from birth to 19 years old. The team work closely with your child, family, other professionals and nurseries/schools to maximise your child's physical potential and independence.
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Occupational therapy
The Occupational Therapy service provide assessment, therapy and advice for children to be able to participate in daily life. Daily life is made up of many activities (or occupations). Occupations for children or young people may include self-care (getting ready to go out, eating a meal, using the toilet), being productive (going to nursery or school, or volunteering), and leisure (playing with friends or doing hobbies). The service is delivered in a range of settings which includes early year's settings, family centres, the home environment and on a clinic or hospital site.
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Speech and language therapy
The Speech and Language Therapy service provides assessment, therapy and advice for children who have not yet started school and have speech, language and communication needs. The service sees children in community clinics, homes and early years settings including family centres. The team have a strong focus on working in partnership with parents and educational settings to maximise children's progress.
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Health visiting
The Health Visiting team supports you and your family from the birth of your baby, to when your child starts school.
Health visitors are registered nurses who have completed additional, specialist training in p