Implementing hearing, sight and dental checks in special residential schools
The NHS long term plan outlines a commitment to bring hearing, sight and dental checks to autistic children and young people and/or those with a learning disability in special schools. Further guidance has been issued by NHS England NHS England » Update for commissioners to enable preparation for the implementation of sensory checks in special educational settings Integrated care boards (ICBs) need to ensure these checks are in place.
- Sight testing https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/engagement-in-school-eye-testing-for-pupils-in-special-schools-in-england/
- Oral health care https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/clinical-standard-oral-healthcare-for-autistic-children-and-young-people-and-or-those-with-a-learning-disability-in-special-educational-settings/
We wrote about the initial proof of concept testing Special school eye care service. PCC supported this programme and can support ICBs to implement the new service through school engagement, market engagement and school and provider matching. Contact enquiries@pcc-cic.org.uk to find out more.