Children's Health and Social Care
About Children’s Health and Social Care Services
Universal services can also be known as primary care, are met by NHS providers and these are universally available to all. Examples of a universal service includes GP, Dental and health visiting.
Some health care services can only be accessed by an assessment or referral from a health or social care professional, these are known as Specialised Services and/or Targeted services. Example includes speech and language therapy, Occupational therapy.
Not all health services can be provided in the Isles of Scilly and can be accessed in Cornwall, for example:
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physical or sensory difficulties
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developmental delay or impairment
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maintaining a healthy weight
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speech, language and communication needs
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difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing
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epilepsy
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diabetes
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mental health issues
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complex and technology-dependent health care needs
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life-limiting/life-threatening conditions
These are provided by Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and some voluntary and community sector organisations.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) provides child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and specialist children’s services, including speech and language therapy, community nursing services and learning disability services.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) provide acute care and hospital services, and Community Paediatrician and some community services.
Social Care services are provided by the Council of the Isles of Scilly.
Health Visitor and School Nursing is provided by Cornwall Council
Further information
NHS
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/childrens-services
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/services/child-health/
Council of the Isles of Scilly Children's Social Care
www.scilly.gov.uk/childrens-services/childrens-social-care
Cornwall Council
Health Visitor and School Nursing
www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/health-visiting-and-school-nursing/
NHS
The NHS website has lots of information, A to Z on health, tips on healthy living and programmes to follow in the Live Well section. Please visit the NHS website: www.nhs.uk
NHS Handi app
The Handi app has been developed by paediatric consultants, it's full of advice on common childhood illnesses and advises on the best course of action whether to treat at home, make a GP appointment, or head to A&E - check your child's symptoms with Handi app.
Available from the Android or Apple app store.
