Supporting Prof EG
Supporting Professional’s Details
Who Is The Most Appropriate Supporting Professional?
The ideal circumstances are set out below – and will give an idea regarding which organisations should take responsibility for assessing a child/young person’s needs. Generally speaking, if the child/young person needs equipment to support postural needs then the support of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist is required. Medical needs can be supported by Specialist Nurses and safety/behavioural needs can be supported by Social Workers – but they must be appropriately qualified (or supported as part of a multi-disciplinary team) to identify the correct specification of equipment.
Please ensure that the professional named below is aware of the application as they will be required to complete an additional form confirming the suitability of the equipment specification, and provide information that confirms the child/young person’s eligibility for this service. This additional form will be provided by Care Services once this application is received.
If you do not have access to any of the above, we may accept the support of a qualified professional from an education setting or charitable organisation and involved in the child/young person’s care, or following an independent assessment – but only if this application is preceded by a conversation with a Newlife Nurse. Simply call 0800 902 0095 to explain the circumstances behind why a local NHS or Social Care Professional cannot be named on this application – we will offer support to help access a service or agree alternative arrangements to ensure the application can be progressed.
if you have any questions, please contact our care services for free on:
0800 902 0095
www.newlifecharity.co.uk
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