Health

This page tells you about health services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities and their families.

Introduction

Health services are delivered by a number of different organisations including Northumberland County Council, Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust and Cumbria (NHCFT), Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust (CNTW).

If you have any questions regarding any of the health services in the local offer, and whether your child might benefit from referral, please discuss these with your GP or any of the existing health professionals involved with the care of your child.

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Support for Mental and Emotional Health

Find support for mental and emotional health.

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Health Services

Local health services are provided by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust and Newcastle Hospitals who provide care in your home, from your GP practice, in a primary care centre, and for children in schools.

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Personal Health Budget & Continuing Care Packages

Personal Health Budgets offer more choice and control over the support and services you get. Continuing Care Packages provide support when needs can’t be met by existing universal or specialist services alone.

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Voluntary and Community Sector Support

Information about voluntary and community sector support.

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Just Say app
Just Say app is for young people aged 16- 25 living in Northumberland. It’s a great way to find out about local services and support to improve your wellbeing.

Just Say app offers information, advice and activities you can do to help you be healthier, happier, more independent and feel safe.

Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start, or where to go for support and how to make changes that matter to you. If you are worried it helps you to get the right support, first time, from a range of services nearby 24/7.

The Just Say app is now available to 16-25 year olds, helping young people of Northumberland find their way to be happy, healthy, safe and independent. It is available to download on the Apple App store and Google Play