Articles on Health and wellbeing (40)
Additional needs and SEND
Family Hubs are fully inclusive. This means that all activities welcome children who may have additional needs, and reasonable adjustments will be made were necessary. All Family Hubs in the borough have sensory play facilities for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).…Annual Health Check
Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. An annual health check helps you stay well by talking about your health and finding any problems early, so you get the right care. You do not have…Child Healthy Weight Care Pathway
The care pathway explains how to refer into the Change4Life Service and offer the right support to children, young people and their families. It was designed for practitioners and colleagues who work with children and young people in mind. Explore the sections below to find out more:…Common SEND needs explained
There are lots of reasons for a child or young person to have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). On this page, you can find information on the most common causes across the Bi-Borough. Click on one of the links below to read about what…Continuing care for children with complex health needs
Continuing Care describes bespoke health and care packages delivered by the NHS to children and young people (aged 0-18) with complex health needs which cannot otherwise be met with local universal or specialist services. Children and young people eligible to receive Continuing Care will have…Dental Care
Children and young people with physical disabilities may have problems accessing the dentist. Similarly many children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities may need extra support and they may become overanxious at the thought of going to the dentist or may need…Eating, drinking and feeding
Some children with special educational needs or disabilities to struggle with eating drinking and feeding. It’s important not to force your child to eat and drink. This will make it even harder for them. Try to make mealtimes as an enjoyable experience as you can. Health…Emotional wellbeing and mental health support
A variety of services are available to support children, young people, and families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in managing emotional wellbeing and mental health challenges. To help you access the right service, we’ve organized the available support using the Thrive Framework, which…Emotionally Based School Avoidance
This page contains information about Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) - the nationally recognised term for which is 'School Based Advoidance' - and advice for schools and settings regarding support that is available in our local area. (With thanks to Camden Educational Psychology Service for…