Children looked after (CLA) health team

We provide a health service for children and young people who are cared for by their local authority (children in care or looked after children).

We’re a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals.

What we do

We deliver direct clinical contact, advice and support for looked after children. Our team also supports their carers and social workers to address health issues unique to this group of children and young people.

We work closely in partnership with social care and education services to help looked after children stay healthy both physically and emotionally. We arrange, co-ordinate and do statutory health assessments in accordance with Department of Health Statutory Guidance.

We give information on topics such as:

• healthy eating
• dental care
• alcohol or substance misuse
• sexual health
• healthy lifestyles
• smoking
• safe relationships
• emotional wellbeing.