Referrals are accepted via referral form, these have to be completed by a professional and signed from both professional and parent/carer.
They can be accepted from:
- Paediatricians
- Hospital Consultants
- Health Visitors
- School Nurses
- Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy
- Social Workers
- Inclusion Workers
- General Practitioners
- Education staff e.g. Nursery, School, SENCO, Educational Psychologist
- Other Professionals: e.g. Family Support Workers
Once a referral has been accepted, children and young people are allocated to the most appropriate service.
Inappropriate referrals will be signposted to the appropriate service where possible.
Parents/carers are contacted and invited to make a convenient appointment
We will conduct formal assessments with parents/carers, provide strategies and review as appropriately.
The services works in a variety of settings to deliver support as appropriate, integrating management strategies and techniques into daily life.
We aim to form a partnership with families and professionals to support others to maximise the child’s potential.
Parents are a significant member of the team who hold a unique insight into their child and whose contribution we value.
Referral form
Please complete the Referral to Woodview Children’s Specialist Services Form in full.