SEND and health
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Health support in Devon
There are various sources of health support available for children and young people across Devon.
Children and Family Health Devon
Children and Family Health Devon provides health services for children, young people and their families including:
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Children’s community nursing service
- Autism spectrum assessment service
- Special school nurse service
- Learning disability team
- Specialist children’s assessment centres (SCAC)
- Early years complex needs team
- Palliative care team
Take a look at their directory of services to find out exactly what support and advice they can offer.
One Devon
One Devon is a collaboration of the NHS and local councils, as well as a wide range of other organisations like the voluntary sector, who are working together to improve the lives of people in Devon.
Public Health Nursing
Devon County Council’s Public Health Nursing Team provides health visiting and school nursing services for children, young people and families across Devon.
Find out more about the support and advice the Public Health Nursing Service can offer.
Health advice and services
Information and advice to help you stay healthy and well
Information about health support available to everyone and how to access these
Information and support about additional health services for children and young people with SEND
Support for children and young people with complex health and support needs
Information about specific medical and health conditions
Health for Under 5's
Health advice and support information for parents and carers of children aged 0-5
Health for Kids
Health advice and support information for parents and carers of school-aged children
Health for Teens
Advice for young people in Devon about health, mental health, feelings, relationships and more