We are a small team of Specialist Nurses who have experience of assessing the needs of children with disabilities aged 0-18 years.
When we receive a referral, we undertake an assessment of continuing care in order for children who meet that particular criteria to have access to identified services. This support is not available from universal services and is dependent on the child's need. Following initial assessment children and young people will be re-assessed within 3 months to ensure that provided services are meeting their identified needs. Review is then yearly unless requested earlier due to a change in circumstances.
Referrals can be made by universal and community health services within the NHS, social care and education, as well as from the acute hospitals.
How to contact us: Durham Education Centre Enterprise Way Spennymoor Co. Durham DL16 6YP
Tel: 03000 260 078 Email: cdda-tr.childrenscontinuingcare@nhs.net
'The treatment I have received from all the staff has been excellent and could you extend my thanks to them all. A very thankful and relieved patient'.
Patient, Dermatology Outpatients Department, University Hospital of North Durham