Screenings, Tests and Immunisations
Blood Tests
Mencap- Find out about blood tests, why they are important for people with a learning disability, and what it's like having a blood test.
Cervical Screening Getting support with cervical screening- You may need more help and support with cervical screening for many reasons. Speak to your GP surgery if you have questions about cervical screening invitations, results or any symptoms you have.
Checking your breasts, pecs, chest Coppa Feel- Breast cancer can affect anybody, no matter your age, gender, disability or background so it’s really important for everyone to get to know what’s normal for their body. CoppaFeel!’s message is for everyone, which is why it is important for us that our information is as accessible as possible.
Health- Reasonable Adjustments The Equality Act (2010) states all organisations including health and social care, such as hospitals and GP surgeries must take steps to remove the barriers individuals face because of disability. The NHS must make it as easy for disabled people to use health services as it is for people who are not disabled.
Supporting vaccination for SEND children and young people Guidance for schools and parents to support the delivery of the school aged vaccination programmes to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Continuing Healthcare
Hope House We’re here to work alongside your family. Whether you’re just learning about us or are already part of our community, our care is designed around your family’s unique needs. We hear from families that when you are supported it can make a world of difference.
Children’s continuing care and personal health budgets Some children and young people may have very complex health needs which may be so complex that they can't be met by the services which are routinely available from GP surgeries, hospitals or community services. These children and young people may need a package of additional health support to meet their needs, and this can be assessed using the National Framework for Children and Young People’s Continuing Care.
Continuing Healthcare Team The team deliver care for people who have been identified by Integrated Care Boards as having a “primary health need”, which is assessed by a panel of health professionals. Such a substantial, ongoing care need is classed as a long-term condition, the care for which will be fully funded by the NHS.
Public Health Nursing Service
Health Visitors Health visitors are qualified nurses who have undertaken further training in all areas of child health and development and are skilled practitioners in public health.
School Nurses School Nurses are qualified registered nurses or midwives with specialist training and experience in public health for children, young people and families.
Healthy Child Programme The Healthy Child Programme is designed to offer every family support in making healthy choices. It includes health information, developmental reviews, and access to a range of community services and resources.
Dentists
Shropshire Community Health- Community Dental Service Our community dental service is open to both children and adults, who have specific dental needs.
How can you find an NHS dentist?
Dental Care Caring for your child’s teeth can be tough at the best of times. For children with a learning disability, autism or both, there may be extra challenges such as sensory issues around having their teeth brushed, or the texture of toothpaste. Some children are unable to describe tooth pain. Identifying dental problems and treating them early enables children to continue to lead fulfilling lives.