\n\u00a0What can our service offer you?<\/p>\n
\tWe enable families to work on difficulties they are experiencing with their child\/young person\u2019s behaviour, toileting or sleep through an individual care plan.
\n \tWe see children\/young people in various settings to help us understand which areas they need help with.
\n \tWe liaise with other professionals to help enhance your child\/young persons overall experience of services.
\n \tProvide families with information and advice, or sign post you to other resources and services when needed.
\n \tSupport the child\/young person and their families through transition into adult services.
\n \tOn request from schools we work with groups of children \/young people around growing up and health promotion.<\/p>\n
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\nHow referrals are made to us
\nAny professional who knows your family can make a referral to us on your behalf, but it is important that your child meets the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n
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Eligibility<\/p>\n
\tWe are commissioned to work with any child\/young person aged 0 -19 years who is formally diagnosed as having a learning disability.
\n \tChildren\/young people aged between 5-16 years who are diagnosed with a learning disability who have continence difficulties \u2013 usually referred to us via their Health Visitor.
\n \tThe child\/young person must be registered with a General Practitioner in Buckinghamshire.
\n \tWe can work with children\/young people placed in residential settings, but this must be for no more than 38 weeks per year.
\n \tThe family requires social support exclusively for housing or respite and not for a health focussed need, as above.<\/p>\n
\nContact Details
\nCommunity Nurses for children with a Learning Disability
\nChildren & Young People\u2019s Services
\nHale Acre Unit
\nAmersham Hospital,
\nWhielden Street,
\nAmersham
\nBucks.
\nHP7 0JD
\nTel no: 01296 838000\u00a0 Option 8
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