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Supporting you and your family
Caring for a child with complex health needs can feel challenging. These trusted links and resources are here to help you feel supported and confident in caring for your child.
- Spot the signs of sepsis and what to do: Learn how to recognise symptoms and when to act quickly. For more information, visit the Sepsis Trust website
- Preventing pressure sores: Advice to protect your child’s skin and keep them comfortable. For information, visit the pressure ulcer webpage
- Advice on common childhood illnesses and when to seek help: Local NHS guidance for when your child is unwell. For more information, visit the West Yorkshire Together website
- Support for autism, ADHD and neurodiversity: Help and information for neurodiverse children. For more information, visit the WYH Partnership website
- Get help for domestic abuse in Leeds: Confidential support available 24 hours a day. For more information, visit the Leeds Women Aid website or 0113 246 0401
- 24/7 national domestic abuse helpline: Free, confidential support. For more information, visit the National Helpline website
- Local SEND support and services in Leeds: Find support for children with additional needs. For more information, visit the Leeds Local Offer website
- Family hubs (support for parents and children): Help with parenting, wellbeing and development. For more information, visit the Leeds Council website
- Apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA): Financial support for your child’s needs. For more information, visit the GOV.UK website
- Help filling in your child’s DLA form: Step-by-step guidance. For more information, visit the Citizen’s Advice website
- Home oxygen and breathing support services: Support and equipment for your child at home. For more information, visit the Baywater website
- Using home ventilation equipment safely: Guidance and leaflets from Leeds Teaching Hospitals. For more information, visit the Leeds Teaching Hospital website
- Specialist nutrition support for your child: Advice and products for complex feeding needs. For more information, visit the Nutricia website
- Tube feeding (gastrostomy) support videos: Step-by-step guidance to help you at home. For more information, visit the Leeds Teaching Hospital website
- Children’s bladder and bowel support (ERIC): Advice on toileting, constipation and continence. For more information, visit the ERIC website
- Continence support for children and young people: Practical help and resources. For more information, visit the BBUK website
- Toilet training support video: Simple strategies to help your child. For the toilet training video
- Specialist dental care for children: Extra support for children with additional needs. For more information, visit the LCH dental webpage
- How to keep your child’s teeth healthy: Easy daily tips for good oral health. For more information, visit the NHS website
- Safe sleep advice for your child: Trusted guidance for safer sleep. For more information, visit the Lullaby Trust website
- Sleep support and bedtime routines (video): Helpful tips to improve sleep. Watch the video on sleep support and bedtime routines
