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Top Tips for Using NHS Services
Check out the Top Tips for using NHS services in the download section on the righthand side.What is a Designated Clinical Officer (DCO)?
The Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) has a key role in ensuring that there is an awareness and understanding of the SEND Reforms by all of local Health providers of services and supports joined up working between health and local authorities. The DCO has oversight across…Health Services - Referral routes into Adult Services
A handy guide has been created for you to understand how to get referred into services. Some services you can call and set up an appointment yourself while others you will need someone clinical to do this for you. See the attached documents in the…Moving from CAMHS to adult services
Transitions from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) to adult services From the age of 17.5 years each young person who is under CAMHS will gradually move to the adult services. This should be a smooth, seamless process. Within Tees, Esk and Wear…Moving from Childrens to Adults Health Services
Moving from Children's to Adults Health Services Transition from children’s services to adults should be a smooth, seamless process during which young people and their families feel supported and confident that their care will continue to be delivered to the standard they expect. Thoughts about…Annual Health Checks - Mencap Easy Read
If you have a learning disability and have joined the learning disability register, you might also be able to have a free Annual Health Check. What is an Annual Health Check? An Annual Health Check is done by your doctor once a year. Your doctor will…Annual Health Checks
People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. This does not need to be the case. Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. An annual health check helps…The Transforming Care Approach
Transforming care is a national programme led by NHS England which is all about improving health and care services so that more people with learning disabilities and/or autism can live in the community, with the right support, close to home and have the same opportunities…Tips for Going into Hospital if you have a Learning Disability
Going into hospital is a worrying time for any of us. It can be even harder for someone who has a learning disability. If you're looking after an adult or child with a learning disability, follow these tips to make a hospital stay go smoothly …