Our Leaving Care nurses work closely with social care to look after the health needs of Bradford children and young people aged 16-25 who have been looked after, are homeless or unaccompanied asylum seekers.

Our named nurse Andrea Hayley oversees the whole service to ensure children and young people receive the highest quality care available. Our team of nurses can:

• offer you a health assessment carried out by a doctor when you first become looked after;
• design a health care plan for you, following assessment, which can be shared with other health and social care professionals and used as part of your ongoing care plan;
• keep an updated health history for you based on the health assessment;
• give you advice and time to talk to a nurse about any health issues that are worrying you at any time;
• offer continuity of care by aiming to provide a nurse who will remain your single, consistent contact for the whole time you are being supported by the Leaving Care service;
• refer you to specialist services if necessary;
• provide you with public health advice and information.

How can you access the Leaving Care team?

A health professional or a member of Bradford Council Children’s services can make a referral to see our nurses on your behalf.

You can contact the team on 01274 221002 or by emailing CIC@bdct.nhs.uk.