Services for children with complex needs

Some children may have more complex health needs due to their special need or disability. There is help you can access with or without a diagnosis.

The NHS website provides advice for parents and carers about how to care for children with complex needs.

Support from us

You might be able to get help and support from us. For more information go to:

• how to get an assessment for a child with a disability
• short breaks and respite care
• changes to your home and specialist equipment

Children and young people's continuing care

Children and young people's continuing care is an NHS-funded care package. 

It is for children and young people:

• under 18
• with complex health needs
• who need more support than a GP, hospital, community or specialist service can usually provide

Find out more about children and young people's continuing care.