PANS / PANDAS UK Charity
Support for children aged 4 to 19 years old with neuropsychiatric conditions.
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Overview
PANS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with strep) are neuropsychiatric conditions that are poorly recognised, diagnosed and supported both medically and in schools.
Support available
The service offers resources for parents including:
- diagnostic criteria
- details of local support groups
They also offer resources for medical professionals, teachers and schools including teacher training packages.
The service provides support via their Facebook group PANS PANDAS UK for:
- parents / caregivers
- young people aged 12 to 17 years old with the condition
- adults
By joining the Facebook group PANS PANDAS UK, you can get further support for free as and when needed.
Advocacy and support is also available from the charity.
Who can access the service
Children aged 4 to 19 who are showing symptoms associated with the condition and / or diagnosed with the conditions.
Affected children can be in mainstream, alternative, specialist provision or electively home educated.
All of South Tyneside is covered by this service.
How to access the service
You can access the service through:
- self-referral
- education provider (consent must be given)
- SEND specialists
- educational psychologists