Your Health

Last modified 11/05/2021 11:00:59

STAYING HEALTHY

It is really important to us that you are happy and healthy and we will do all we can to to support you with any health needs you may have. There is a team of specialist nurses, school nurses and health visitors for children and young people to make sure you have good health care as and when you need it.

If you are over 16 the health service will work directly with you and help to allocate the right health professionals who will be able to provide the best care for your needs.

YOUR NURSE can help you to

Make sure you are registered with a GP and a dentist
Organise or carry out your health assessment every year to make sure you are getting the best possible care
Find out about vital information about your health e.g. allergies, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes
Talk to social workers and other health professionals, if for example they think you need some help
Provide one to one support for any health needs you may have, including physical, emotional and mental health
Will help create a 'health passport' which will be sent to you when you leave care

You have a right to access health care from doctors, nurses, dentists and opticians when you need it. It is also important for you to look after your own health.

You can talk to your specialist nurses about any of the following subjects