Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing
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Diagnosing health conditions
Speak to your GP or health visitor to help make sure your child gets the right diagnosis and support.
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How social communication needs are identified for children
Assessing your child's social communication skills, including autism.
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Find health services
Find local, regional and national health services for children and young people with SEND.
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Activities and events
View our calendar of events and activities for children and young people with SEND.
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Support to access leisure facilities
There are lots of leisure opportunities in South Tyneside for children and young people with SEND.
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Personal Health Budgets
Personal Health Budgets can give you more choice and control over the care you receive.
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Annual health checks
Your child may be eligible for an annual health check when they turn 14.
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Having your voice heard
Ways to get involved, make sure your voice is heard, and help to improve local health services.
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Moving to adult health services
How to prepare for when health services change at age 18.
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How local health services are organised
How local needs are identified, and local health services are provided.
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Specialist health roles in SEND
Key health roles, and how they make sure the needs of children and young people with SEND are met.
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Transforming Care Programme
Improving health and care services so more people can live in the community, close to home, with the right support.