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Active Lifestyles (Healthy Lifestyles)
The Active Lifestyles Programme aims to provide the whole community with the opportunity to live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Learning more about physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition has never been easier.We have a number of options depending on your health, level of…Blood testing for 12 to 16 year old's - Mersey Care
All children aged between 12 and 16 years old will have routine blood tests taken in the community by Mersey Care, instead of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. This service is accessible by appointment only, which will be arranged by your GP. The following clinic locations…Carers Assessment
As you are a parent you have the right to request a parent carer assessment under the Children and Families Act 2014. The assessment will areas such as consider: Your individual needs as a parent carer What could make looking after your child easier for…Children's Community Nurses
The Children’s Community Nursing (CCN) Service compromises of five teams of experienced children’s nurses. The teams provides nursing care for children and young people, with acute and complex health requirements in their home or within a community setting. The Children’s Community Nursing Teams aim to:…Children's Community Physiotherapy in North Sefton
The Community Children's Physiotherapy Service covers a wide range of conditions including respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal difficulties in differing environments. The service provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, equipment, practical advice and support to children and young people with a wide range of conditions to promote maximum recovery…Community Physiotherapy in South Sefton
The Community Children's Physiotherapy Service covers a wide range of conditions including respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal difficulties in differing environments. The service provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, equipment, practical advice and support to children and young people with a wide range of conditions to promote maximum recovery…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…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…Health Care Transition to Adult Services - Alder Hey Hospital
What is health care transition to adult services? When children become adults it is normal for them to make decisions for themselves and to lead a more independent life. Children’s health and care needs also change as they grow up. Transition to adult services (Transition)…Health Visiting - Mersey Care NHS
The Health Visiting Service provides a holistic approach to support parents in the promotion of health and well-being of all pre-school aged children across Sefton, before and after birth, up until children go to school.How your GP can help you quit
Dr Michael Apple explains what GPs can do to help patients quit smoking for good. "GPs are generally delighted to help people who have decided to quit smoking. That's because about 40% of smokers will die from a smoking-related condition, so we know that stopping is one…Information, Advice and Support
Healthwatch Sefton provides signposting and information service to help you get the best out of your local health and social care services. They are independent and can signpost you to a wide variety of services. We will give you information about the care choices you…Joint statement about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
The following position statement has been co-produced between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Education (Liverpool and Sefton) and Parent Carer Forums (Liverpool & Sefton) to ensure a shared understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how best to support children and young people with…Kooth, Free, safe and anonymous online support for Young People
Want someone to understand or advice for a friend? Kooth is here for you, please visit www.kooth.com for further information. Online and open until 10pm. IN CRISIS Samaritans http://www.samaritans.org/about-us Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record –…Kooth, Your Online Mental Wellbeing Community
Want someone to understand or advice for a friend? Kooth is here for you, please visit www.kooth.com for further information. Online and open until 10pm. IN CRISIS Samaritans http://www.samaritans.org/about-us Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record –…