Sensory processing differences

Depending on where the child or young person has a registered GP they can access support from either Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust  or York and Scarborough NHS Trust.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust can offer support and advice when a child or young person has sensory processing difference that is impacting on 2 of their 'occupations'. This service requires a referral from health professional. Clinical triage and advice, assessment and interventions provided as deemed clinically appropriate. Alternatively, York and Scarborough NHS Trust Let’s Make Sense Together sensory processing pathway when a child or young person has sensory processing difference that is impacting on their physical function. This service requires a referral from health professional. Clinical triage and advice, assessment and interventions provided as deemed clinically appropriate.

The Portage team and Early Development Specialist Teacher's are a home visiting educational teaching service for pre-school children with disabilities and special educational needs.

SEND Hubs support schools, settings and colleges to meet the needs of their pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Wellbeing in Mind Teams (WiMT) are a school based early intervention mental health support service available in some schools. The aim of the service is to work within those educational settings to strengthen and improve the emotional and mental health support arrangements for children and young people. This can include direct work with children and young people.

Short breaks help children and young people with disabilities, as part of a regular and supported package of care for them and their family.