Health Services for Children who are Looked After
Find out about what health services Children Looked After are entitled to.
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The Looked After Children’s Health Service is also known as the LAC Service.
The LAC Service is available for children aged 0 to 18 years old who are looked after by the London Borough of Sutton.
The service is run by specialist nurses. They ensure that all children who are looked after receive an annual health assessment as per statutory guidance. If the child is under 5, they are entitled to a health check every six months.
The team is able to offer:
· An annual or six-monthly health assessment for all children who are looked after.
· Onward referral to other health professionals where needed.
Referral to the service is via Social Services
Find more information at the Sutton Health and Care, children's services website [External Link].