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This is the Plymouth Child Development Centre (CDC), home to the community Paediatric service, and part of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

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The Child Development Centre (CDC) is an assessment centre which provides both initial outpatient assessment and continuing treatment and support for children.

The centre offers help to children with developmental disorders that may result in physical, sensory, communication, emotional or learning difficulties.

The CDC enables partnership working between Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Plymouth City Council.

The team at the Child Development Centre is made up of different specialists, they include:

· Doctors

· Psychologists

· Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists

· Speech & Language Therapists

· Audiologists

· Specialist Nursing Teams - Continence & Community Nurses

· Specialist Nurses in Neurodevelopment

· A Specialist Pre School Nursery Team

· Educational Psychologists

· A friendly team of secretaries & admin staff

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The Child Development Centre (CDC) is an assessment centre which provides both initial outpatient assessment and continuing treatment and support for children. The centre offers help to children with developmental disorders that may result in physical, sensory, communication, emotional or learning difficulties. The CDC enables partnership working between Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Plymouth City Council.

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We aim to be open about our current waiting times:

For a new patient appointment with a Paediatrician or another senior clinician, the current wait is 46 weeks.

There may be a further wait after this for specific assessments, particularly those which form part of our autism spectrum pathways.

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To expedite a referral means we move a young person up our waiting list so they are seen sooner.  Unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases we are unable to expedite a referral.

However, it is helpful to keep us updated with any new information regarding your child.  If you think there has been a significant change to their clinical presentation, we would advise you liaise with your GP.

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You do not need to book, just turn up to one of our drop ins for a cup of tea and a chat. We will support you 'While You Wait' in any way we can.

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team Advice Line

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team Advice Line

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A confidential, free advice line available to all children, young people and their families who are on a Neurodiversity Pathway in Plymouth.

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These groups are facilitated by support workers, but led by parents, providing a safe, open and understanding environment for parents on a similar journey to access peer support.

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We recognise that, supporting young people in Plymouth & Devon, we will see a large number of military families.

If you are a military family who has moved in to the area, and your child has previously been on a waiting list in another area, then please do let us know.  We will ask to see any written information you have from previous services.

In addition, please do let us know if you and your family will be moving out of the area.  We cannot guarantee we will be able to expedite your referral, but can ensure we transfer you to a local service in a timely way.

Other sources of support for military families:

SSAFA
www.ssafa.org.uk

NHS website
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/families-support-information

Armed Forces Covenant
www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/support-and-advice/families

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I have a question about the support my child receives at school...

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I have a question about the support my child receives at school...

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Both Plymouth and Devon have a SEND information advice and support service which is accessible to young people and their families.

Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND - www.plymouthias.org.uk

Devon Information Advice and Support for SEND - www.devonias.org.uk

(SEND stands for Special Education Needs & Disability)

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As a Community Paediatric service, the CDC are not able to offer acute or urgent mental health support.  However, the First Response service can offer advice, guidance and signposting 24/7.

This service is now accessed by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Behavioural Toolkit workshop

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Behavioural Toolkit workshop

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Contact us on 01752 435404, or livewell.neurowellbeing.enquiries@nhs.net to find out more!

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Sound Asleep workshop

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Sound Asleep workshop

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Contact us on 01752 435404, or livewell.neurowellbeing.enquiries@nhs.net to find out more!

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Understanding Your Journey workshop

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Understanding Your Journey workshop

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Contact us on 01752 435404, or livewell.neurowellbeing.enquiries@nhs.net to find out more!

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Mindmap

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Understanding ASC workshop

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Understanding ASC workshop

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Contact us on 01752 435404, or livewell.neurowellbeing.enquiries@nhs.net to find out more!

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Understanding ADHD workshop

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CYPFS Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team: Understanding ADHD workshop

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Contact us on 01752 435404, or livewell.neurowellbeing.enquiries@nhs.net to find out more!