Special School nurses promote and protect the physical health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people who are school age. They visit the following schools, giving specialist nursing advice, support and services to schools during term time:
- Beacon Hill School and Sixth Form
- Woodlawn School and Sixth Form
- Southlands School
- Silverdale School
- Benton Dene School
- Castle School, Northumberland Church of England Academy, Josephine Butler Campus
- Cleaswell Hill School
- Hexham Priory School
- The Grove School
The service is available during term time only.
Email : NTSpecialSchoolNursing
Team Lead
Email: Elaine.
Mobile: 07795413396
We provide health information, advice and support for schools, children and young people. We can help with a variety of issues including:
- Clinical training for support workers and teachers in these schools providing medical interventions and support to students.
- Nursing assessments and care plans.
- Promotion of healthy lifestyles.
- Support and signposting to specialist services.
- Transition
- Safeguarding
Nurses can discuss issues with you on the telephone, see you in school or visit you at home. If you need an appointment please call the nurse to arrange this. Nurses are available term time during school hours, though some after school appointments may also be available.
Referrals
The parent/carer will be contacted by letter to confirm the referral has been accepted. There may be a wait of 4-6 weeks for an appointment to be available depending on service demand. The nurses and support workers can discuss issues with you on the telephone, see you in school or visit you at home.
Preparing for adulthood
If a young person between 14 to 18 years has complex and on-going physical health needs, we will work with you, your family, and services involved in your care such as doctors, specialist nurses to consider what support you might need in adulthood. This information is documented in your health transition summary care plan and a hospital passport which includes key information about your care. Young people who are 14 and over with a learning disability are entitled to a free yearly health check with your GP. We will write to you when you are due a health check.
0-19 service
For information about 0-19 school nursing services in Northumberland, please click here.
For information about 0-19 school nursing services in North Tyneside, please click here.
Email NTSpecialSchoolNursing
The service is located at:
North Tyneside: Woodlawn School and Beacon Hill School
Northumberland: Child Health Centre, Wansbeck General Hospital
Sexual health service- our Trust offer free and confidential sexual health information and advice for anyone aged 13 and over
Immunisation service– our Trust specialist nurses deliver the national immunisation programme in schools in Northumberland
Young Minds – information on child and adolescent mental health services for parents and professionals
Frank – confidential advice and information on drugs
Kids Health – information on staying healthy, specific information for teenagers, young children and parents