ISCAN

ISCAN Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs

Learning Disability Wales SHINE Conference 26th November 2014

Objectives – Helping children shine – A look at how families and professionals can work together to help young children reach their potential

What is ISCAN?

Health Parents/Carers Children/Young People

Voluntary Sector

Education Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs (ISCAN)

Social Care

ISCAN - Who’s Involved?

Action for Children – Caerphilly Children’s Centre Staff

ABUHB Physiotherapy Service

ABUHB Occupational Therapy Service

ABUHB Health Visiting Service

Integrated Service For Children with Additional Needs

Children with Disabilities Team

ABUHB Speech Therapy Service

ABUHB Children’s Community Nursing Team

Education Psychology/ Advisory Service Schools

Community Paediatrician Service

ABUHB Dietiitian Service

ABUHB Portage Service

ISCAN Single Front Door Referral Process

Single Agency Referrals (OT, Physio, Diet)

Multi-agency referrals & Lead Professional

Pre-school service referrals & School Holiday play & sports scheme

Weekly ISCAN Panel

Aims of ISCAN – Lead Professional To: Provide a “One stop shop”, accessible point of contact with professionals  Alleviate stress/anxiety for children and families  Deliver an effective and trusted service for families and professionals  Provide clear outcomes for children and families  Provide clarity of the pathway, endings and beginnings  Ensure better planning for transitions

Benefits of the ISCAN TAF Meeting

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Needs-led approach Greater multi-agency integrated working Closer engagement with families Improved access to services delivered locally to meeting needs Preventative multi-agency services targeted at removing barriers and creating inclusive access to services

Emma’s Story

Thank you from Emma Hughes & Bev Lane

Contact Details • Bev Lane – ISCAN Manager • E-mail: – LanebL@caerphilly.gov.uk

• Telephone numbers: – 02920 867447 Caerphilly Children’s Centre – 01443 866697 Local Authority Education Directorate