Targeted Health Outreach Team run services for young people who have additional needs e.g. Learning Disabilities, autistic spectrum condition including Aspergers or those with physical disabilities.
What we do:
They specifically work with those who have no input from social work services (or whose level of need means they are ineligible for a children’s or adult social worker).
are aged 14 - 19
have special educational needs (SEN) or a disability
would like some support around developing their independence and improving their health wellbeing
Targeted Health Outreach – 1:1 Support
1:1 support is initially offered for 6 sessions with an opportunity to review. A Targeted Health Outreach worker can support individuals to plan for their future and feel more in control of their emotional and physical health and well-being.
1:1 support can be used to prepare individuals for transition to college / work / further education. This can include visiting possible post 16 education or training providers and travel training to and from the venues.
Targeted Health Outreach Team – other projects, clubs and opportunities.
Weekdays
Time and day agreed with the young person and worker
Other Details
Costs
Free
Referral required?
Yes
Referral Details
Both self-referrals and professional referrals accepted.
Referral to Targeted Health Outreach Team are for young people with disabilities/learning difficulties aged 14-19, and living in Hackney or the City of London.
Other criteria- Not in receipt of social care services and who wouldn’t normally qualify for a social care service.
All referrals are discussed by the team to ensure they meet the criteria.
What to do if you have a complaint
If you have a concern about the support you or a relative or friend is receiving you should talk to the person in charge of the support or the manager of the service.
If you prefer to discuss your concern with someone independent of your care team then you can contact our Patient Liaison and Advice Service (PALS).
The PALS team can help resolve queries and concerns quickly and if you are not happy with the outcome then they can advise you on our formal complaints process.
Do you think we have helped you at all? Young person 'A': Yes, especially with travel training and independence- I remember Chrissy came to my school and BSix. I feel like I know my area better because of you
Disclaimer-important information about the Hackney Local Offer
Hackney's Local Offer website is a free and impartial service provided by the London Borough of Hackney in partnership with the NHS, local education, health and community services. The information contained within the website is available for the purposes of identifying services and provision that may be available to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
This information does not represent a recommendation or an endorsement of a Service or Provider and neither does the London Borough of Hackney or its partners make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information. Anyone seeking to use or access a service or provision is responsible for undertaking their own checks to determine the suitability and fitness for purpose of that service and provision. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damages whatsoever arising from use or loss of use of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of the Hackney Local Offer.
Some providers will be registered and inspected by external agencies, such as Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission. Anyone working with children and young people will be required to have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service Check (the replacement for the Criminal Record Check), safeguarding policies and insurance in place, which they should make available to you on request.
