Please note
We only accept referrals with a confirmed diagnosis given by an NHS provider
Our Specialist Nurse will offer an Initial assessment/reassessment after referral which will assist families in understanding the need of their child following diagnosis. this will be either a telephone consultation or in a clinic setting. If further intervention is identified one of the team will support the child/young person and families with personalised strategies. This might include behaviour management or help to improve the child’s emotional wellbeing.
Access criteria
We support Children and young people up until the age of 19 years if they have previously accessed the service. New referrals will only be accepted until the child or young person reaches their 18th birthday. The child or young person must have a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD or ASD which has been given by a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist and be registered with a Sefton GP.
Parents/carers are required to opt-in to the service once before an initial assessment is offered. Children/young people not receiving intervention from the service are discharged and will remain under the care of universal services. Once discharged a new referral is then required.
Please note: We are not commissioned to support Educational concerns.
Referral
Referrals are received from Community Paediatricians, CAMHS, School Health, Health Visitors, other Health Professionals, Social Care, Education and Voluntary Sector. Referral forms can be requested by contacting the team by telephone.
Parents/ carers can refer their child back in to the service by contacting the service by telephone provided they have had an initial assessment by one of the Specialist Nurses.
Where to find us
The Sefton ADHD/ASD children’s service is located in Formby Clinic, Philips Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 4AY.
Directions via Google MapsThe Team
We are a small team consisting of 2 Specialist Nurses, 3 Behaviour Support Practitioners and 1 Administrator.
Lead person for enquiries
Name: Helen McCarthy
Job Title: Specialist Nurse
Tel: 01704 395720
Please use the following telephone number to contact the team for any advice or support Tel:07814299025.
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Liverpool
- Neurodisability Clinic – 0151 252 5972
- South Liverpool Treatment Centre – Odette Corfe: 0151 252 5139
- Mere Lane Clinic – Jan Wilson: 0151 252 5140 or Megan Storey: 0151 252 5503
Sefton/Southport
- May Logan Clinic – 0151 252 5195 or : 0151 293 3565
- Southport Clinic – 0151 293 3524
Knowsley
- St Chads/North Huyton Clinics – Susie Maher: 0151 252 5120
- North Huyton/Childwall Clinics – Emma Jessop: 0151 293 3570
ASD Diagnostic Team
Go to ASD webpage for more information
ADHD Diagnostic & Medication Management Team
Go to ADHD webpage for more information
STAT Team (Looked After Children/Adoption/EHCP)
- Lynn McIntyre: 0151 252 5122
- Helen Ali: 0151 293 3344
- Maureen McColl: 0151 252 5814
Prescriptions
Liverpool
Claire Bowen: 0151 293 3648
Knowsley/Sefton
Danielle Kenyon: 0151 252 5337
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