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There are a range of health services available for children and young people aged 0-25 years based on the individual's health needs.  Children with special educational needs and disabilities are able to access universal services that are available to everyone.  There will be other specialist services which the child or young person can access if necessary.

Health Services in Cumbria are planned and bought for the local community by two Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).  There are also some Public Health services that improve the health of local communities in Cumbria which are planned and bought by Cumbria County Council.

North Cumbria Integrated Care

Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group

Cumbria County Council Public Health

In some cases, your child may need specialised services that are planned and bought by NHS England, North of England regional team.  The North of England regional team oversees the work that is done by the Clinical Commissioning Groups in Cumbria and is also responsible for planning and buying primary care and specialist services in Cumbria such as GPs, Dentists, inpatients, children and adolescent mental health services.

You can search for services, such as GPs, hospitals, dentists, pharmacists, opticians, support group and other care suppport at NHS Health Care Services.   

Who provides services in Cumbria for children?

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - (Community services for children across the County and outpatient services in the North - eg Ophthalmology, Dietician)

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust  - (South Cumbria Children's Community Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service; Child Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS)

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust  - (Other outpatient services in the South, eg Ophthalmology, Dietician)

Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - (North Cumbria Children's Community Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - CAMHS)

Health services for those over 18

Your own GP is key to helping you access services.  Health services for those aged over 18 years can bve found at:  

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Child health app offers health advice at your fingertips

The free app is designed for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 5 years and is available for download on mobiles phones on Google Play or Apple's App Stores under NHS Child Health.

This useful app offers easy to understand guidance on childhood illnesses, recognising when your child is unwell, and advice on when and where to seek further treatment.

It was developed by paediatric staff working across the North East and Cumbria region, in response to research that parent groups lack confidence to recognise common childhood illness.  

Watch the NHS North Cumbria CCG Child health app YouTube video:   

 

Where do I find out more information about short breaks and respite care?

The Council's new Short Breaks Services for children, young people and their families began delivering services from 1st February 2017.

Short Breaks are now delivered on behalf of Cumbria County Council by Mencap and Westhouse.

Short Breaks maybe available for children and young people with complex and additional needs.  If you are a carer of a disabled child or young person, these are designed to give you a break from caring responsibilities, whilst giving your child access to leisure and social opportunities in a supportive environment with their peers.

Cumbria's Short Break Statement is now available along with additional information for children, young people, families and carers.

Useful links

Postive Approaches to Support:
Is a national website that has been recently developed for families of children with SEND. This was developed in conjunction with the Challenging Behaviour Foundation, The Tizard Centre, family carers and a range of others including people from South Cumbria. 

Learning Disability Matters:
Is a national website developed with help from North Cumbria offering help and support to parents and carers of children with SEND.

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