YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH
Rowden House staff in partnership with the Health Liaison Officer, social workers, health authorities and families, establish the individual health needs of the young person in our care. Young people will be registered with the local GP, Dentist and Optician and will have access to a psychotherapist, psychiatrist, physiotherapist, OT and SALT if needed. These services are available for all children with exception of day placements. Children have access to a therapy room which provides an alternative therapeutic space to explore sensory experiences, activities and preferences in accordance with their sensory diet plans. These plans are reviewed during regular meetings with multidisciplinary team and following feedback exchanged between care and education. The effectiveness of these plans are summarized in children's’ review reports shared with parents and placing authorities. Looked after children will receive annual medical assessments. We work with learning disability nurses and local hospitals to ensure the young people receive the right care when they have to attend medical appointments.
Young people are encouraged to:
Eat a varied diet – special and religious diet requirements are catered for Participate in regular exercise Attend all routine health appointments, annual health assessments Have access to sexual health information as appropriate
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