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Articles and resources to help and support new parents of children with complex health needs
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Financial Benefits You May Be Entitled To
In this article, we look at financial benefits that you may be entitled to.
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Disability Living Allowance
In this article, Natalie Hartgroves, our WellChild Family Welfare Advisor, gives advice, guidance and top tips on completing a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claim form.
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Carers and Personal Assistants In Your Home
In this article, we look at employing a carer or personal assistant, the difference between Home Care and Home Help, and Top Tips from Parents on managing carers in your home.
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Complex discharge – What to Expect
What to expect when your child with complex health needs is discharged from hospital.
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Communicating Lily’s Pain
Resources that explore communication challenges that can occur around a child with profound cognitive impairment who experience pain.
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Gut Feeling – A Journey Through a Child’s Digestive System
Gut Feeling is a book, published in collaboration between Nicola Stewart and Evelina London Children’s Hospital. It provides insight for parents and carers of children with digestive disorders.
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Organisations and resources for families with an autistic child
Use this page to find resources and organisations that can help families with an autistic child.
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Jargon Buster
A guide to some of the acronyms and terms used by health and social care professionals.
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Medicines for Children
Practical and reliable advice about giving medications to your child.
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In Your Area
In Your Area is a platform where parents and carers of children with complex needs can share their knowledge and find services and activities that help families like theirs.
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Useful training videos and guides
WellChild Training Nurses recommend training videos and guides for BLS, Tracheostomy care, equipment, and more.
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Challenging Decisions
In this article, Irwin Mitchell provides guidance on challenging decisions on behalf of your child.
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