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Concerned about a child or young person?
If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please follow the advice below. Members of the public can: Call 0345 140 0845 between 8am and 6pm (minicom 0151…Concerned about a vulnerable adult?
Concerned about an adult at risk of harm? Adult Social Care within Sefton Council deal with all enquiries relating to harm, abuse or mistreatment. If you have a concern you can make a referral to Sefton Council on 0345 140 0845 to report your concerns. Don't…Continence Service in Sefton for Children & Young People (4-19 years)
The Paediatric Continence and Enuresis Service in Sefton is led by a Specialist Nurse covering both North and South Sefton The service provides advice and support to children and young people with: Toilet Training issues Constipation and soiling Daytime and Night-time wetting Children and young…Coping With Bereavement
The death of a loved one can be devastating. Bereavement counsellor Sarah Smith describes some of the feelings that can arise from losing someone, and where you can go for help and support. Bereavement affects people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way…CYP with EHC Plan - Entering and being released from custody
Please click the download on the right to view the document.Designated Clinical Officer for SEND 0-25
The SEND Code of Practice (SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) requires the appointment of a medical/clinical practitioner to support the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to meet its statutory responsibilities for children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities between…Developmental Paediatrics
Community Paediatricians are concerned with neurodevelopmental delay including assessment for ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and associated behaviour problems. For more information you can also visit the Alder Hey Hospital website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/services/developmental-paediatricsDiabetes
Sefton have a Community Diabetes Team whose nurses can be accessed by referral by your GP or consultant. You can also access 'Drop in' clinics, with no appointment needed. The ‘drop in’ clinics are mainly for problems with meters, insulin pens and for general advice. If…Dietetics
Outline of service: The service provides up-to-date information and guidance about childhood nutritional matters to: 1- Children who have a nutritional need and their carers. 2- Professionals in contact with children so that advice given by them to carers/children is based on best practice and…