The SEND Code of Practice recommends the provision of either a Designated Medical Officer or a Designated Clinical Officer. Across County Durham, a permanent Designated Clinical Officer (DCO), was appointed in 2019 and is employed by North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. The…
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Children's hospice services are available for families who are entitled to Continuing Care for Children (CCC) to provide respite as well as end of life care and support. Although there are no children's hospices in County Durham, families can access services outside the county, including…
Humankind is a service that supports young adult carers. Young adult carers are young people aged 14 to 25 years old who provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction. The impact of…
The aim of Personal Health Budgets (PHB) is to allow individuals to personalise their care in terms of what they receive, how and when it's received, within the limits of a pre-agreed care plan and budget. Currently PHBs are only available for those intitled to…
The community paediatric service is provided within four district localities and provides neuro-disability services to children up to school leaving age in accessible venues including clinics, schools, community hospital sites and health centres. Services include specialist multi disciplinary clinics including pre-school child development, feeding, cerebral…
The 0-25 Family Health Service includes family health visitors, family health specialist public health nurses, family health practitioners, emotional resilience nurses and support staff, who deliver the Healthy Child Programme. This programme provides universal and targeted prevention and early intervention support during pregnancy, childhood, and…
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It is important that everyone over the age of 14 who is on their doctor's learning disability register has an annual health check.  Your carer can check for you if you are on the register.  These checks are free and can help you stay well…
Children’s equipment can be bought or loaned from providers to help assist people with daily living, promote independence and to improve quality of life. Services are designed primarily to support children and young people in the community however equipment is also available to prevent admission…
Drugs and alcohol often play a significant role in the lives of young people, whether that be curiosity, experimentation, recreational or problematic use and very infrequently, dependent use. Public Health has a role in ensuring the availability of appropriate services to support the identified needs…

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