Looked After Children and Young People

The Health Team for Looked After Children and Young People is part of the Safeguarding Children Team.

The service works with-

· All children and young people ‘looked after’ by Leeds in residential, foster, family network or secure care settings and those leaving care.

· Any carers/professionals involved in the care of these children.

· School Nurses, Health Visitors, Community Paediatricians and other health professionals, Leeds Social Care, Education Leeds and voluntary sector services.

The team-

coordinates services and supports people to achieve better health and wellbeing.

works individually with families and with groups and offers support, training and education of young people, carers, health, social care, education and voluntary sector staff and any others involved in their care.

The team comprises health professionals and administration staff.

· Designated Doctor

· Designated Nurses

· Administrator

· Secretary

· Data Input Clerk

· Specialist Nurses for Looked After Children