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Health Concerns

If you are worried about your child or young person's health, it can be difficult to know where to start. You may be noticing differences in how they grow, learn, communicate, move, behave or interact with others, or you may already have a diagnosis and be looking for support.

You do not need to have a diagnosis to seek advice or support. Trust your instincts and talk to the professionals who know your child or young person, such as your GP, health visitor, school nurse or other healthcare professionals involved in their care.

Section 23 Notifications

A Section 23 notification is when a professional lets the local authority know that a child or young person may need extra support.
It helps make sure the right help can be explored early and that families are aware of the support and information available. This doesn't mean an assessment or plan will automatically happen, and it is not a diagnosis.

Your views as a parent or carer will always be important, and you will be involved in decisions about any support your child or young person may need.

0-19 Public Health Nursing Service

The 0–19 Public Health Nursing Service supports children, young people and families from pregnancy through to adulthood. Their team of Health Visitors and School Nurses can offer advice and support with a wide range of health and wellbeing concerns, including child development, sleep, toileting, feeding, emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. If you are worried about your child or young person's health, development or wellbeing, they can help you understand what support may be available and signpost you to other services if needed.

Get in touch
Ring: 01226 774411
Email: 0-19HealthTeam@barnsley.gov.uk

Community Paediatric Support Hub

If you aren't sure, you could look at the Online Support hub from Community Paediatrics and Autism Assessment Service. 

You will find helpful guides and information about common concerns including:

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behaviours that challenge
  • Education
  • Genetic Conditions
  • Sensory Processing issues
  • Toileting 
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Find out more

Click here to find support, understand more about specific conditions, and learn what help may be available for your child, young person and family.

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Disabled Children's Register (DCR)

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Barnsley's Virtual Family Hub

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Where you'll find information about Family Hubs & Start For Life, Universal Services, Help with childcare costs and childcare providers, leisure groups, holiday clubs and activities and much more!

Barnsley Local Offer for Care Leavers

Take a look at Barnsley's Local Offer for Care Leavers. (opens as a PDF) 

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