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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-paediatrics