The children’s learning disability nursing service is a small team of learning disability nurses who specialise in supporting children and their families either in small groups or 1:1.
The key areas we cover are:
- We specialise in sleep, continence and behaviour management in children of all ages with Learning Disabilities.
- Post diagnostic support – supporting children and families following the diagnosis of a Learning Disability.
- Support for children and families of children with Learning Disabilities with managing puberty and sexual development.
- Transition of care to adult services for children and families of children with Learning Disabilities.
- Nursing support for children who attend Dane Court, Bradfields and Rivermead schools. This includes advice and support to the children, families and schools, as well as health care plan and continence clinics in school.
- We also provide support and education for Public Health nurses and mainstream schools in managing a child with Learning Disabilities.
All referrals need to come from professionals, if you think your child would benefit from seeing a nurse, please speak to your Health Visitor, school nurse, therapist or social worker.
All referral forms should be completed and forwarded to medch.childrenscommunity@nhs.net
How to find us
If you are a parent seeking advice please contact the duty desk on 0300 123 3444.
Alternatively please speak to your health visitor, GP or Nursery/School who may consider a referral to our service.
Facilities and other info
Following referral you will be invited to attend either a parent education training session or an assessment screen.
Opening Times
Phone lines are open between 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday