Children’s Specialist Nursing Team for Children and Young People with Additional Health Needs – Warrington

General introduction

The specialist nursing team provides post‑diagnosis support to children, young people and families following a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition (ADHD, autism and / or a learning disability).

The team has experience across a wide range of areas and can offer support to children, young people and their families following a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition, including:

autism
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
learning disabilities

We recognise that individuals with these conditions may experience difficulties with:

sleep
behaviours that cause concern
emotional regulation
sensory regulation

Find out about the neurodevelopmental conditions we can support with.

How to access this service

Referrals

Once your child has a confirmed diagnosis, a referral to the specialist nursing team must be completed by a health professional such as a GP, health visitor, school nurse etc.

For information about what happens after this referral, please see our neurodevelopmental conditions information page.

If you need further support following this, please contact the team. A telephone appointment will be arranged to determine the most appropriate support.

Professional referrals can be sent to us via post.

Appointments

Clinics run across various locations in Warrington, and school or home visits can be arranged when clinically necessary.

Appointments for ADHD are rearranged by emailing us, and all other specialist nursing appointments are rearranged by calling us. Both contact details can be found in the 'Contact us' section on this page.

Missing an appointment may lead to discharge, and for ADHD it will stop medication.

Appointments last 15-60 minutes and children should attend with a parent or carer, though some young people may attend alone. If you need to discuss something privately, please request a telephone appointment.

For emergencies, contact your GP, 111, Social Care (01925 444400), or the Mental Health Crisis Team (01744 627618); attend A&E or call 999 if there is extreme risk.

Repeat prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions are requested by emailing us via the 'Contact us' section with your child’s name, DOB, and medication.

About the team

Our service is made up of registered nurses, nursery nurses and support practitioners.

Team Leader / Specialist Nurse ADHD (non-medical prescriber)

Specialist Nurse ADHD / LD

Support practitioner / LD Transition lead

Specialist Nurse Autism / LD

Specialist Nurse ADHD

Specialist Nurse (Autism)

Useful information

Autism and learning disabilities support

If your child has a diagnosis of autism or a learning disability and has previously been referred to our team through the pathway, parents and carers can opt in for support at any point up to their 19th birthday by calling 01925 946773.

You will not be contacted automatically, so it’s important to get in touch using the number above if you feel you need our support.