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Devon’s SEND Local Offer

Specialist health services

Information about the health services available in Devon to support children and young people who have significant health needs or disabilities

Specialist health services

  • Children and Young People's Continuing Care (CYPCC)

    Children and young people under 18 with complex health needs that can’t be met by services routinely available from GP practices, hospitals or NHS community services may be eligible for CYPCC support

  • Neurodiversity pathway

    The neurodiversity pathway helps children and young people in Devon with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, tics and Tourette’s syndrome

  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (18+)

    Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is an NHS fully funded package of care that some people aged over 18 receive due to their long-term health needs

  • Children's Hospice South West – Little Bridge House

    Hospice support for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions and their whole family. Hospice breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care are all available

  • Palliative care

    The Palliative Care service provides nursing care and support for children and young people with life limiting and life threatening condition across Devon

  • Specialist wheelchair service

    Vranch House provides the specialist wheelchair service for children who have been assessed by a community therapist as needing specialist provision