LAC Info Pack 2018 - Local Offer EC8518-3 LAC Info Pack 2018 - Local Offer | Page 11

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We want to help you to stay as healthy
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will provide you with support to do so.
EALING WILL OFFER YOU: WHO TO CONTACT:
Help to register with a GP and to access
any other specialist health services if
needed e.g. substance abuse, counselling
or sexual health services. » » Speak to your Personal Adviser
or the LAC Health Nurse.
If you have worries about your
emotional health and well-being,
input from the Leaving Care Clinical
Psychologist may be useful. » » Contact your Personal Adviser
Support from a specialist Looked After
Children and Care Leavers Health Team
until aged 21 years » » Contact your Personal Adviser
» » The LAC Nurse also holds monthly
drop in sessions on the first Thursday
of each month at Horizons from 1-6pm
» » You can also speak to the nurse if you
have any worries about your physical
or mental health and s/he can advise
you of support options available.
For young people aged 21-25 accessing
leaving care support via the After Care
service, there will be health clinics based
at the Drop in sessions at Horizons.
Provide you with a Health Summary
via the LAC Health team at your final
health assessment aged 17 giving you
information about your medical history.
» » Contact your Personal
Adviser or the LAC nurse
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