INCLUSION: This service offer is for children and young people aged 0-18 who have a severe to moderate Learning Disability, who have mental health and/or complex neurodevelopmental disorders and high risk challenging behaviours. Children and young people who have a mild learning disability where possible will be facilitated to access generic mental health services.
Children and young people will be attending or are able to attend special school and be registered with a GP in Suffolk.
Referrals accepted to the service will have evidence of outcomes from the least intrusive/restrictive support and interventions from other health, social care (Children and Young People) and education providers. Referrals will be supported by GP or Community Paediatrician.
EXCLUSION: This service is not for children and young people who have not been diagnosed with a learning disability or who have a stand-alone diagnosis of ASD or any other neurodevelopmental disorder.
How can people get referred to this service?
Referrals can be made through the Emotional Wellbeing Hub. Referrals will be supported by your GP or Community Paediatrician and indicate we are the most helpful service for you by providing evidence that you meet our eligibility criteria and prerequisites.
What to expect when referred
Your referral will be triaged upon receipt and a specialist assessment date will be booked in accordance with your needs.