SEND continuing care and personal health budgets for children and young people

Continuing Care is for children and young people who:

• have multiple or complex health needs
• need ongoing support that standard NHS or social care cannot provide
• may need help with feeding tubes, medication, mobility, or emotional and behavioural support

The care package may include:

• specialist care at home
• medical equipment and supplies
• support with feeding tubes, medication, and other treatments
• coordination with schools, social workers, and therapists

The specialist nurse carries out a Children’s Continuing Care Assessment. This involves:

• talking with you and your child (where possible)
• gathering information from professionals like your GP, school, and therapists
• looking at your child’s health needs in areas like breathing, nutrition, mobility, and emotional wellbeing

If your child qualifies, a team of professionals from health, education, and social care, will create a personalised care plan. 

If your child receives Continuing Care, they will be assessed at age 16 to17 to see if they may qualify for NHS continuing healthcare as an adult. A lead nurse from South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) will help make this transition as smooth as possible.

• Speak to your GP, hospital team, or school nurse. They can refer you to Bromley All Age Continuing Care.
• Email: bromley.chc@selondonics.nhs.uk
• Phone: 020 8176 5644
• Find out more on the South East London ICS website.

More Information from the NHS

• NHS Continuing Care for Children and Young People 
• NHS England SEND Overview 
• NHS Continuing Healthcare Guide