Community Child Health
This speciality provides support for children in the community
until they leave school, with particular attention being paid to
special needs, both social and educational. It includes Child
Health Surveillance, Secondary Care for children with developmental
problems, School Nursing, and Audiology.
In addition, this service also has statutory responsibilities for
Child Protection, Adoption and Fostering, and oversees the
immunisation programme.
The Child Development Centre at Moston Lodge provides
multi-disciplinary assessment and therapy for the under-fives in
conjunction with the Education Authority and Social Services.