Children’s Service

Yes, we have a range of specialist beds depending on your child’s needs. 

We can provide Residential Short Breaks between 2 and 4 days, once a month, as part of an agreed care package.

Each child’s mobility needs will be individually assessed and staff will be trained accordingly in their mobility needs.

All our bedrooms and bathrooms also feature a ceiling tracking system to assist with moving and handling.

Yes. We complete risk assessments for all our activities and trips.

Wherever possible, we will invite families to take part in activities. We also have dedicated family events and sibling days.

Wherever possible, our specialist team will use Advanced Augmentative and Alternative Communication techniques such as:

• Makaton
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• British Sign Language (BSL)

A child or young adult must be referred by a GP, Social Worker, Community Nurse or Pathway Coordinator.

To make a referral, health and social care professionals should fill out and submit the referral form below. They will also need to supply the following to childya@stoswaldsuk.org

• Health Assessment
• Social Assessment

An assessment and referral pathway has been agreed with health and social care colleagues in each area. We also worked closely with colleagues at the Great North Children’s Hospital and Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust.

Referral forms are monitored during office hours. For out of hours/emergency referrals, please call 0191 246 9060 and ask to speak to the Care Coordinator on shift.

For end of life referrals, please contact us on 0191 246 9060