Keyworking pilot

There is a plan from the NHS called the Long Term Plan.

It says that some children and young people with autism or a learning disability and high support needs should have a key worker.

Children and young people who are in a mental health hospital, or who need support to stay out of hospital, will be the first to get a key worker.

Key workers will work with children, young people and their families to get support that helps them feel:

  • safe and happy
  • listened to and involved in the planning of your care and support
  • less stressed and worried

Key workers are now being tested out in 13 places in the country called pilot sites.  

Lancashire and South Cumbria is one of 13 places in the country where key workers are being tested. 

More information

If you want to find out more about who can have a keyworker, please email keyworkingteam@lscft.nhs.uk.

You can read more by visiting the NHS England Children and young people keyworkers webpage and also see the who should have a keyworker easy read document.

The links to these resources can be found in the external links box across

 

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Page last reviewed: 17/11/2021

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