About us
The Children’s Community Nursing Team provide vital support to children and young people from birth – 18 years of age with complex and nursing needs across Oxfordshire. The child is required to have an Oxfordshire GP.
Our services
The service encompasses several service provisions which we are commissioned to provide within each of our four localities (Central, South, North and West) including the following:
Acute services
Providing nursing care at home for children requiring short term acute care such as wound care, medication administration such as intravenous antibiotics and subcutaneous medications.
Hospital at home
Providing nursing support for children and young people who require ongoing support following an acute illness and continue to require further assessment following admission to hospital or visit to their GP.
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Children’s community nurses
Providing support for children with complex health needs requiring intervention such as enteral feeding, respiratory support such as oxygen therapy or support using equipment such as a ventilator.
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Respite care
Providing respite care for families on the CCN Caseload as well as supporting care packages for children with continuing health care needs.
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Training and education team
Providing education to Staff and training for External Care providers on Delegated HealthCare Tasks.
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Palliative and end of life care at home
Offering holistic care to children and young people and their families, when they are on a palliative care pathway.
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Community Play Specialist
Providing community-based play support to children with complex health needs.
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More information about each of the services can be found in Our services section.