The Children's Life Force Team is an NHS-run service of paediatric specialist nurses, respite nursery nurses, play specialists/youth workers and psychologists.
They treat children aged 0 to 18 with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition and provide care and support to families in Camden, Haringey and Islington.
They aim to provide enhanced support to families and ensure choice in place of care, especially at the end of life.
Their team acts as a keyworker and provides:
- symptom management support
- coordination of current services, accessing extra support for families when necessary
- provision of respite/short breaks in the home
- provision of play sessions in the home
- pre and post-bereavement support to the parents
- pre and post-bereavement support to the siblings
- yearly memory day for the bereaved family
How to get support if you are a parent or carer
Referrals are accepted from the family, health and key professionals. Visit the Children's Life Force Team (NHS) website for referral information.
How to make a referral if you are a professional
Visit the Children's Life Force Team (NHS) website for referral information.
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