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Diana Children’s Community Service

Dawn Longden (Children’s community Nurse)

Nicola Tyers (Specialist Play Support worker)

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The Diana Children’s Community Service is a multidisciplinary team that provides care and support to families of children/young people with life limiting/life threatening conditions.

The team work with children/young people from 0-19 years who live in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Introduction

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Diana Children’s Community Service

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How the service supports Children/young people with Arthritis

Children/ young people need to be referred to the serviceFollowing the referral the family are contacted and a first visit is arranged.An appropriate treatment package is put into placeReferrals to Child and family Support serviceTraining is provided for the parents/carer to administer medication if appropriate On-going support is provided for the child/young person and their familyThe team liaise with specialist nurses and other professionals

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Child and family Support Service (CaFSS)

CaFSS is part of the Diana Children’s Community service and aims to help children/young people and their families to understand their thoughts and feelings about how they are being affected by illness.

Children/young people who are affected by arthritis can be referred to the service for support.

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Support Provided

Specialist playDistraction during treatmentPreparation for treatment and proceduresHospital play/role playSetting achievable goals and rewardsBooks and worksheetsHelp children/young people to understand their

condition and treatmentEmotional support

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The main aims of the Diana Children’s Community ServiceTo reduce the need for hospital visits and

admissions To work with the needs of the family to ensure

minimal disruption to everyday lifeTo offer holistic care and support to the child/young

person and their familyWork alongside other professionals and agencies to

provide continuity of care

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Objectives for the Diana Children’s Community ServiceExpand the number of Children/young people that we support

through maintaining an efficient/productive service with highly trained/experienced professionals

Continue to liaise with other specialised support services and develop robust partnerships to ensure effective communication across agencies and boundaries

Continue to develop knowledge of arthritis in children/young people and to identify the support and treatment required

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Contact Details We are based at - Diana Children Community Service

Bridge Park Plaza

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Or call us on our office number: 0116 2955080

Or you can visit http://website.leicschildhealth.nhs.uk/_ClinicalServices-DianaChildrensServices.aspx

However we are currently working on a new website, leaflet, and cards.

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Any Questions?