Provides nursing care for children and young people with a health need in their own home or the community, including training and support for families and carers
How it can help
The Community Nursing team aim to prevent hospital admission, attendance and length of hospital stay through supporting a family to care for their child at home or within their local community.
The main areas they provide nursing care for are:
- Blood Testing
- Cancers
- Neonatal
- Respiratory, such as cystic fibrosis clinics
- Complex needs
- Palliative care
- Dermatology, such as eczema and wound care
- Rheumatology
- Renal
- Neurological
- Allergies
- Bowel care, such as constipation
- Orthopaedics
Age
0 to 16, or up to 18 if under the care of a local paediatrician
Eligibility
Children and young people with a nursing need who live and are registered with a GP in the Mid Essex area (excluding Halstead)
How to access
Your child can be referred by a healthcare professional, such as your GP or hospital consultant.
You can refer your own child by calling the Care Coordination Centre by calling on the number below.
Opening hours
Monday: 9:00-17:00
Tuesday: 9:00-17:00
Wednesday: 9:00-17:00
Thursday: 9:00-17:00
Friday: 9:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed