Referrals

Planned visits provide the opportunity for the family to have a break from the daily care routine of looking after their child/young person. Where the child or young person has complex healthcare needs, the visits aim to reduce the pressure on the family and help minimise the frequency of hospital admission.

To receive either level of service the child/young person’s healthcare needs will be formally assessed by a registered nurse in conjunction with parents/carers and a key professional (as appropriate). This assessment will then be submitted and reviewed. If the assessment is successful, the service will set up a package of care as the service capacity allows. An experienced pool of staff are available to provide care, but sometimes, the Diana service will employ further staff to be able to offer a family support.

Care is mainly provided by healthcare workers supported by a named Diana Nurse who will together manage and deliver the scheduled care package.

This care will mainly be provided from the home or within an appropriate community setting (as arranged).

Click here to download the referral form.