Articles on Health and wellbeing (30)
Health visiting
Health visiting services Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, parents will receive information and support…Information about ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a neurodevelopmental condition, thought to be caused by differences in the way the brain develops that affects the parts controlling attention, concentration, impulsivity, activity levels and memory. This means a child or young person may experience difficulties…Learning Disabilities
On this page you can find health-related information on Annual Health Checks for young people aged over 14 with a Learning Disability. More information can be found here. Find information about the Dynamic Support Register and Care Education and Treatment Reviews here. Annual Health Check Easy…Measles
Measles spreads very easily – it is five times more infectious than COVID-19. Measles can cause very serious illnesses like meningitis, sepsis and could result in permanent disabilities such as blindness. Many people who catch measles are likely to be hospitalised. Find out more about…Occupational Therapy (OT) Services for children and young people with SEND
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are a source of practical solutions to help children perform day to day activities to the best of their ability. They are concerned with helping children and young people achieve function and independence.Physical difficulties and self care
Individuals with a physical disability may find it difficult to walk, stand, sit, move their limbs or control certain muscles. A physical disability can affect a person’s mobility, stamina and dexterity and can make it difficult for children and young people to compete everyday tasks. …Pre-school health notifications
When a health care professional identifies that a young child, under 5, may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) they are required by law to tell the local authority. This is called a Health Early Notification. In the Bi-Borough (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster),…Preschool Health Notifications
When a health care professional identifies that a young child, under 5, may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) they are required by law to tell the local authority. This is called a Health Early Notification. In the Bi-Borough (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster),…Resources for specific SEND areas
Please click the sections below for specific resources to support children and young people, categrorised by specific SEND need.