Health and wellbeing

Children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can have varying and often complex health needs. This may mean they are cared for by a range of health professionals from different services.

Most health services in the UK are provided by the National Health Service (NHS). These services are free and available to everybody who needs to use them.

In this page, you can find out about the different health services available locally. It includes information on who the service is for, how to access the service and who to contact for more information as well as general advice an guidance for a range of needs. 

An ilustration of a document Accessing Health Services FAQs

A cartoon image of a person a pair of hands holding a family Physical difficulties and self-care

A cartoon image of a person a pair of hands holding a heart Concern about my child's development

A cartoon image of a two people talking Mental health and emotional wellbeing

A cartoon image of a kite flying Dental and oral care

An illustration of a school Eating, drinking and feeding

A cartoon image of a person a pair of hands holding a heart Visual Difficulties

A cartoon image of three humans from small to adult Speech and language needs

A cartoon image of a family in a house with a heart by the roof Medical, nursing and support

A cartoon image of a person's hand holding a symbol of British pound Hearing Difficulties

A cartoon image of a calendar with a star Central London Community Heathcare

A cartoon image of a two people talking Toileting, bowel and bladder

A cartoon image of a kite flying Sleeping difficulties

An illustration of a school Learning disabilities

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